Japanese bullhead shark
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phylum | Chordata | The Japanese bullhead shark is a species of bullhead shark found in the northwestern Pacific Ocean off the coasts of Japan, Korea, and China. This benthic shark occurs at depths of 6–37 m (20–121 ft) over rocky bottoms or kelp beds. Measuring up to 1.2 m (3.9 ft) long, it can be identified by its short, blunt head, two high dorsal fins with anterior spines, and pattern of irregularly shaped, vertical brown bands and stripes.
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class | Chondrichthyes | |
order | Heterodontiformes | |
family | Heterodontidae | |
genus | Heterodontus | |
species | H. japonicus |