Port Jackson Shark (species: Heterodontus portusjacksoni) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Heterodontus portusjacksoni
Port Jackson Shark


©Richard Ling: Port Jackson Shark (Heterodontus portusjacksoni) clearly showing the spine on the leading edge of the dorsal fin

©Richard Ling: Port Jackson Shark (Heterodontus portusjacksoni) smiling for the photographer

©Strobilomyces: Port Jackson Sharks (Heterodontus portusjacksoni)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Elasmobranchii
Order Heterodontiformes
Family Heterodontidae
Genus Heterodontus
Species Heterodontus portusjacksoni
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 165 cm (TL) - applies to Commonly around 137cm TL.

Depth range

  • From 0 m to 275 m

Synonyms

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Found on continental shelves, from close inshore at the intertidal zone to 275m. Nocturnal, hides in caves and rocky gullies during the day.

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