| 词条 | Swell shark |
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| name = Swell shark | image = Swell Shark, San Clemente Island, California.jpg | image_caption = | status = LC | status_system = IUCN3.1 | status_ref = | genus = Cephaloscyllium | species = ventriosum | authority = (Garman, 1880) | range_map = | range_map_caption = | synonyms = *Scyllium ventriosum (Garman, 1880)
}} The swell shark (Cephaloscyllium ventriosum) is a catshark in the family Scyliorhinidae. It is found in the subtropical eastern Pacific Ocean between central California and to southern Mexico, with an additional population off the coast of Chile.[1] As a defense, the swell shark is able to expand to approximately double its regular size by swallowing water. TaxonomyWhen discovered in 1880, the swell shark was first described as Scyllium ventriosum, but was later changed to Cephaloscyllium ventriosum. The genus name comes from the Greek word kephale, which means "head", and skylla, which means a certain kind of shark. The species name comes from the latin word ventrĭōsus, which means "large-bellied". The species name refers to its ability to enlarge itself by taking in water.[2] Distribution and habitatThe swell shark is found in the eastern Pacific Ocean, from the central California coast to southern Mexico.[1][2] There is an additional population off the coast of Chile.[2][6] It can be found between the depths of 5 m and 457 m, but is most common between 5 m and 37 m.[2][1] Swell sharks are often found over algae-covered rocky bottoms where it hides in crevices during the day.[2] DescriptionSwell sharks are typically around 90 cm in length, with a maximum length of 110 cm.[2][3] They have flat, broad heads with large gold eyes that have nictitating eyelids.[2] Swell sharks have a yellow-brown coloration, with brown and white spots.[2] They spots cover their underside, but are not present on their fins.[2] Usually the younger sharks are lighter in color than the adults.[2] The gills of a swell shark are usually very small and tight.[2] Every swell shark has around 55–60 teeth.[2] Teeth typically have three smooth cusps, but can have as many as five cusps.[2] The middle cusp is the longest.[2] EcologySwell sharks are nocturnal and sleep in rock crevices during the day, where their appearance allows them to be camouflaged.[2] They are very sociable and are commonly seen sleeping next to or on top of other sharks.[21][3] ReproductionThe swell shark is oviparous, laying two green or amber flattened eggs at a time.[1][3] Fertilization occurs internally.[4] The egg cases become attached to kelp or the reef with tendrils. It has been suggested that the length of the tendrils depends on the amount of surf action the region is under.[5] After producing the egg case, no parental care is provided.[4] The egg case which contains the embryo is approximately {{convert|2.5|cm|in|sp=us}}–{{convert|5.1|cm|in|sp=us}} by {{convert|7.6|cm|in|sp=us}}–{{convert|13|cm|in|sp=us}}.[2] The embryos will feed solely on yolk before they hatch.[3] The gestation time depends on water temperature but is typically between 9–12 months.[4] Pups have a double row of enlarged dermal denticles to help them exit the eggcase.[5][4] After hatching, the pup is approximately 15 cm in length and is fully self-sufficient.[5][4] DietSwell sharks hunt at night for bony fish, molluscs, and crustaceans.[2][3] They will eat prey that is dead or alive.[3] They feed either by sucking prey into their mouth or by waiting motionless on the sea floor with their mouth open, waiting to encounter prey.[2][5] Swell sharks have also been known to look for food in lobster traps.[2] DefenseWhen the shark feels threatened, it will bend its body into a U–shape, grab its tail fin with its mouth, and suck in water.[2] Doing so causes the shark to enlarge in diameter and makes it much harder for predators to bite or dislodge.[2][5] The swell shark is capable of swelling by using water or air, which is stored in the stomach until released.[2][5] When letting air out, the swell shark makes a dog-like bark.[2][4] swell sharks are non-aggressive and are considered harmless to humans.[3][2][4] BiofluorescenceSwell shark biofluorescence was first reported in 2014. Researchers presented species-specific emission patterns, indicating that biofluorescence potentially functions in intraspecific communication and assists camouflage.[6] Conservation statusThere are no fishery operations that target swell sharks, however, they are occasionally caught as bycatch in lobster and crab traps, gillnets, and trawls.[2] Swell sharks are not typically consumed by humans due to the poor quality of meat.[1][2][4] Swell sharks are common in public aquariums, in part due to their longevity in captivity.[2][5] The IUCN has assessed the swell shark as "least concern".[1] References{{Commons category|Cephaloscyllium ventriosum}}{{Portal|Sharks}}1. ^1 2 3 4 5 {{Cite web|url=http://oldredlist.iucnredlist.org/details/60227/0|title=Cephaloscyllium ventriosum (swell shark, Swell Shark)|website=www.iucnredlist.org|access-date=2018-06-19}} {{Scyliorhinidae}}{{Taxonbar|from=Q2639496}}2. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 {{cite web|url=http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/Gallery/Descript/swellshark/swellshark.html|title=swell shark|last=|first=|date=|work=Florida Museum of Natural History|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|accessdate=2009-06-14}} 3. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 {{cite web|url=http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=802|title=Cephaloscyllium ventriosum|work=FishBase|accessdate=2009-07-07}} 4. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 {{Cite web|url=http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/onlinelearningcenter/species/swell_shark|title=Swell Shark|last=|first=|date=|website=www.aquariumofpacific.org|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2018-06-22}} 5. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 {{cite web|url=http://www.elasmo-research.org/education/ecology/kelp-swell_shark.htm|title=Kelp Forest: Swell Shark|work=Elasmo-Research|accessdate=2009-07-07}} 6. ^{{cite journal|title=The Covert World of Fish Biofluorescence: A Phylogenetically Widespread and Phenotypically Variable Phenomenon|journal= PLoS ONE|volume= 9|issue= 1|pages= e83259|doi= 10.1371/journal.pone.0083259|pmid= 24421880|pmc= 3885428|year= 2014|last1= Sparks|first1= John S.|last2= Schelly|first2= Robert C.|last3= Smith|first3= W. Leo|last4= Davis|first4= Matthew P.|last5= Tchernov|first5= Dan|last6= Pieribone|first6= Vincent A.|last7= Gruber|first7= David F.}} 3 : Cephaloscyllium|Western American coastal fauna|Fish described in 1880 |
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