Chiloscyllium punctatum

Chiloscyllium punctatum Müller and Henle, 1838 is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Hemiscylliidae (order Orectolobiformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the brownbanded bambooshark.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Chiloscyllium punctatum Müller and Henle, 1838 places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Orectolobiformes, Chiloscyllium punctatum exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a chondrichthyes fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Hemiscylliidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Hemiscylliidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.