Heterodontiformes, also known as bullhead sharks, are an order of sharks known for their large heads with heavy brows over their eyes, stubby snouts, and short mouths. They also have a groove from their nostrils to their mouths. Bullhead sharks have two dorsal fins and an anal fin. These fins are have cartilage as well as fin rays. Bullhead sharks are bottom feeders and relatively clumsy swimmers.
Family: Heterodontidae | Genus: Heterodontus | Species: Heterodontus Galeatus | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Least Concern
This species also known as The Crescent Bullhead Shark is an uncommon species of bullhead shark that belongs to the Heterodontidae family. Biology: The head of the crested shark is short and wide, with a blunt, pig-like snout. The eyes… read more.
Family: Heterodontidae | Genus: Heterodontus | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Least Concern
The Crested bullhead shark is a fairly uncommon species of bullhead found in eastern Australia, at depths of around 93m. Like other bullheads, this species is a tropical and sub-tropical bottom feeder of relatively modest size. The Crested bullhead is… read more.
Family: Heterodontidae | Genus: Heterodontus | Species: Heterodontus Quoyi | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Data Deficient
The Galapagos Bullhead Shark, also known as the Peruvian Horn shark, is a primarily nocturnal, tropical shark endemic to the coast Peru and the Galapagos Islands in the Southeast Pacific. This shark reaches a maximum size of 105 cm, they… read more.
Family: Heterodontidae | Genus: Heterodontus | Species: Heterodontus Francisci | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Data Deficient
The Heterodontus Francisci Shark, also known as the Horn Shark or Bullhead Shark, is a benthic shark, endemic to the warm temperate to subtropical waters on the Pacific continental shelf off Mexico and the United States. This species belongs to… read more.
Family: Heterodontidae | Genus: Heterodontus | Species: Heterodontus Japonicus | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Least Concern
Also known as the Japanese Bullhead Shark, is a species of the bullhead shark in the Heterodontidae family. Mainly found in the northwestern Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan, Korea, and China. Description and Biology: A modestly sized shark… read more.
Family: Heterodontidae | Genus: Heterodontus | Species: Heterodontus Mexicanus | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Near Threatened
The Heterodontus Mexicanus, also known as the Mexican Horn Shark, is a small inshore horn shark of rocky and sandy habitats and coral reefs. This species belongs to the Heterodontidae family. Biology: The age of maturity of the Mexican Horn… read more.
Family: Heterodontidae | Genus: Heterodontus | Species: Heterodontus Omanensis | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Near Threatened
The Heterodontus Omanensis, also known as the Oman Bullhead Shark, is a species only known from central Oman and Pakistan. This shark belongs to the Heterodontidae family. Biology: This species is relatively small, dark pigmented dorsal fins, each with a… read more.
Family: Heterodontidae | Genus: Heterodontus | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Least Concern
The Port Jackson shark is a species of bullhead shark found in the coastal region of southern Australia, including the waters of Port Jackson at depths of up to 275 m. Like all bullheads, they have broad, blunt heads, and… read more.
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