Birth of a blotchy swell shark (Cephaloscyllium umbratile)

A blotchy swell shark has been born at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium.

ナヌカザメ

≪ナヌカザメ≫
Scientific name：Cephaloscyllium umbratile

This deep-sea shark reaches 1.2 meters in length. Its body is stocky and thick with a distinctive large mouth. Pups have dark brown stripes, while adults have blotchy patches. It is an egg-laying species, laying two eggs at once, its eggs hatch after 9 to 13 months.

Place of exhibit

Small Life in the Deep Sea in the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Exhibit duration

Until the end of February 2019 (Scheduled)
※ Exhibit may close depending on the condition of the animal.

Size of Exhibit

One Female individual, approximately 20 cm in length

The egg was laid in November 2017, and kept in water at a temperature of 14 degrees until it hatched in December 2018. Gestation took 13 months.
The baby blotchy swell shark has eaten krill for the first time and is growing well.
Come visit and see the newborn blotchy swell shark.