Overview

A deliberately restrained field-guide entry for Scyliorhinus duhameli that confirms the species identity while holding broader natural-history detail until stronger species-specific sources are available. Scyliorhinus duhameli profile Scyliorhinus duhameli belongs to the family Scyliorhinidae in the order Carcharhiniformes. This entry currently stays focused on reviewed species identity rather than broader natural-history claims.

Why it matters: WoRMS record ID: 1498117.

Scientific nameScyliorhinus duhameli
FamilyScyliorhinidae
OrderCarcharhiniformes

What this shark is

Scyliorhinus duhameli belongs to the family Scyliorhinidae in the order Carcharhiniformes. This entry currently stays focused on reviewed species identity rather than broader natural-history claims.

How it differs from similar sharks

Compare it against Polkadot catshark, Boa catshark, and Scyliorhinus Cabofriensis.

Why it is notable

WoRMS record ID: 1498117.

Related shark pages

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