Oman bullhead shark
In today's world, Oman bullhead shark has become a topic of interest and debate in different areas. Whether in politics, science, culture or society in general, Oman bullhead shark has acquired significant relevance that cannot be ignored. Its impact and magnitude have generated conflicting opinions and diverse positions, which demonstrates the importance and complexity of this issue. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Oman bullhead shark, from its origins to its current implications, with the aim of providing a panoramic view that allows us to understand the breadth and depth of this phenomenon.
Species of shark
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Chondrichthyes |
| Subclass: | Elasmobranchii |
| Order: | Heterodontiformes |
| Family: | Heterodontidae |
| Genus: | Heterodontus |
| Species: | H. omanensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Heterodontus omanensis Z. H. Baldwin, 2005
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| Range of the Oman bullhead shark | |
The Oman bullhead shark, Heterodontus omanensis, is a bullhead shark of the family Heterodontidae found in the tropical western Indian Ocean around central Oman, from the surface to a depth of 72 m (236 ft) on the continental shelf. This species has an average length of 56 cm (22 in) and can reach a maximum length of 61 cm (24 in). This shark was described in 2005, making it one of the most recently described of its genus. The Oman bullhead shark likely is accidentally caught as bycatch, putting the species at risk.
References
- ^ Ebert, D.A.; Khan, M.; Valinassab, T.; Akhilesh, K.V.; Tesfamichael, D. (2017). "Heterodontus omanensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T161720A109916524. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T161720A109916524.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Heterodontus omanensis". FishBase. May 2006 version.
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