CAAB: 37013000
Family STEGOSTOMATIDAE
Zebra Shark
Compiler and date details
21 May 2011 - Douglass F. Hoese & Jennifer E. Gates
Introduction
The family Stegostomatidae comprise a single genus and species, Stegostoma fasciatum, known as the Zebra Shark (Compagno et al. 2005; Last & Stevens 2009). It is found on the continental shelf throughout the tropical Indo-west Pacific, including Australia. Maximum size is just over 3 m. The family was separated from the Orectolobidae by Compagno (1973, 1984, 2001).
General References
Compagno, L.J.V. 1973. Interrelationships of living elasmobranchs. Journal of the Linnean Society of London, Zoology 53(suppl. 1): 15-61 pls 1-2
Common Name References
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-Apr-2012 | 16-Apr-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |