Cirrhoscyllium japonicum

Cirrhoscyllium japonicum Kamohara, 1943 is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Parascylliidae (order Orectolobiformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the saddle carpetshark.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Cirrhoscyllium japonicum Kamohara, 1943 places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

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

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

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