Brachaelurus waddi

(Bloch & Schneider, 1801)


Blind shark
Classification: Elasmobranchii Orectolobiformes Brachaeluridae

Reference of the original description
Bloch, M.E. & Schneider, J.G. (1801)
M.E. Blochii Systema Ichthyologiae iconibus ex illustratum. Post obitum auctoris opus inchoatum absolvit, correxit, interpolavit. J.G. Schneider, Saxo: 584 p., 110 pl.

Image of the original description
No image in first description.

Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Brachaelurus aff. waddi, Brachaelurus modestus, Cheiloscyllium furvum, Chiloscyllium furvum, Chiloscyllium modestum, Hemiscyllium modestum, Squalus waddi

Types
Brachaelurus waddi
XXXX: No types known;
Chiloscyllium furvum
Holotype: AMS: I.16254-001 (ex MAMU F7); Syntype: AMS: I.9633;
Chiloscyllium modestum
Holotype: BMNH: 1871.10.20.1


Description :


Citation: Brachaelurus waddi (Bloch & Schneider, 1801): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 03/2024

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Brachaelurus waddi (Bloch & Schneider, 1801), ERB 1103, female, 49, 4 cm TL, Brisbane, Australia © Frederik H. Mollen (Elasmobranch Research Belgium)
Common names
spa Tiburón ciego de roca, fra \(T\) Requin aveugle des roches, eng Blind shark, eng Brown catshark, eng Dusky dogfish

Short Description
Mostly with white spots on body [544]. Caudal fin with its upper lobe at a low angle above body axis, with a strong terminal lobe and subterminal notch but no ventral lobe [544].

Distribution
Southwest Pacific: confined to Australia, southern Queensland and New South Wales. Records from Western Australia and northern Territory need confirmation. Source: www.gbif.org

Human uses
gamefish: yes

Biology
Ovoviviparous, embryos feed solely on yolk [733]. With 7 or 8 young in a litter [518]. Distinct pairing with embrace [17086]. Usually found close inshore in tide pools (barely deep enough to keep it covered) and at the surf line, but sometimes deeper [518]. Prefers rocky shoreline areas and coral reefs [518]. Feeds on small reef invertebrates and small fishes [518].

Size / Weight / Age
122 cm TL (male/unsexed; [518])

Habitat
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 140 m [1388]

Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=605;

Parasites (arranged by Jürgen Pollerspöck)
Cestoda
  • Ambitalveolus costelloae Caira & Jensen, 2022 [30793]
  • Ambitalveolus kempi Caira & Jensen, 2022 [30793]
  • Carpobothrium sp. [16929]