Family ECHINORHINIDAE
Bramble Sharks
Compiler and date details
24 May 2011 - Douglass F. Hoese, Dianne J. Bray & Jennifer E. Gates
Introduction
The Echinorhinidae are a small family comprising one genus and two species; both species are found in Australia (Last & Stevens 1994, 2009; Compagno & Niem 1998; White 2008).
Bramble sharks are distinctive in having large pointed denticles on the skin, no anal fin and two small dorsal fins posteriorly on the body. They are ovoviviparous and occur near the bottom on the continental shelf and continental slope in warm temperate and tropical regions of the world. Maximum length reached is 4 m.
General References
Compagno, L.J.V. & Niem, V.H. 1998. Hexanchidae, Echinorhinidae, Squalidae. pp. 1208-1232 in Carpenter, K.E. & Niem, V.H. (eds). The Living Marine Resources of the Western Central Pacific. FAO Species Identification Guide for Fisheries Purposes. Rome : FAO Vol. 2 687-1396 pp.
White, W. 2008. Shark Families Heterodontidae to Pristiophoridae. pp. 32-100 in Gomon, M.F., Bray, D.J. & Kuiter, R.H. (eds). Fishes of Australia's Southern Coast. Sydney : Reed New Holland 928 pp.
Common Name References
Last, P.R. & Stevens, J.D. 1994. Sharks and Rays of Australia. Canberra : CSIRO Australia 513 pp. 84 pls. [44] (Bramble Sharks)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-Apr-2012 | 16-Apr-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |