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Whitespotted bamboo shark Profile

Chiloscyllium plagiosum

ℹ️ Overview

The Whitespotted bamboo shark, Chiloscyllium plagiosum, is distinguished by its attractive light brown or gray body with white spots. This species originates from the Indo-West Pacific region, inhabiting coastal areas and reefs. It is a small, slender shark, typically reaching a length of about 37 inches (94 cm). In the aquarium hobby, it is moderately popular, known for its docile nature and relatively manageable size, making it a candidate for larger home aquariums.

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  • DifficultyChallenging
  • HardinessModerate
  • pH7.8 - 8.4
  • PopularityUncommon
  • RarityRare
  • Temperature22.0 - 28.0 °C
  • VibrancyDull

Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.

Neptune’s rating:

Based on 13 data points

45

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