Broadnose Shark (species: Notorynchus cepedianus) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Notorynchus cepedianus
Broadnose Shark


©José María Pérez Nuñez: Broadnose Shark (Notorynchus cepedianus)

©Derek Keats: Broadnose Shark (Notorynchus cepedianus)

©Derek Keats: Broadnose Shark (Notorynchus cepedianus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Elasmobranchii
Order Hexanchiformes
Family Notorynchidae
Genus Notorynchus
Species Notorynchus cepedianus
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 300 cm (TL)

Depth range

  • From 0 m to 570 m - applies to Commonly above 80m.

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Broadnose Shark (Notorynchus cepedianus)

Distribution and habitat preferences

A marine benthic species associated with continental shelves. Inhabiting different depth ranges depending on size. Large sharks prefer to inhabit deep ocean waters offshore and reside in deep channels in bays. Smaller individuals prefer to inhabit shallow, coastal waters and are common in shallow bays near shore and estuaries. A preference for rocky bottom habitats although they commonly appear in muddy and sandy environments.

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