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Whitespotted bamboo shark

Chiloscyllium plagiosum

Neptune’s rating:

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  • Conservation StatusNear Threatened
  • DifficultyChallenging
  • HardinessModerate
  • Liters per Fish200 L
  • OriginIndo-west Pacific Region
  • pH7.8 - 8.4
  • PopularityUncommon
  • RarityRare
  • Temperature22.0 - 28.0 °C
  • Territorial BehaviourModerately Territorial
  • VibrancyDull

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

More about Whitespotted bamboo shark

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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