Horn shark - Wikipedia
The horn shark (Heterodontus francisci) is a species of bullhead shark, in the family Heterodontidae. It is endemic to the coastal waters off the western coast of North America, from California to the Gulf of California.
Horn shark - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The horn shark (Heterodontus francisci) is a species of bullhead shark, in the family Heterodontidae. It is endemic to the coastal waters off the western coast of North America, from California to the Gulf of California.
Horn Shark - American Oceans
Horn sharks, scientifically known as Heterodontus francisci, are relatively sedentary and slow-moving sharks that are found in the eastern Pacific Ocean. They are solitary creatures and are most active during the night, making them nocturnal.
Horn shark - Monterey Bay Aquarium
This small, elusive shark prefers shallow waters less than 40 feet deep. It spends its days hiding under ledges, in caves or among kelp and other seaweeds; it hunts at night. The horn shark feeds on seafloor invertebrates, especially sea urchins and crabs, and occasionally on small fishes.
Horn Shark - A-Z Animals
2024年5月27日 · The horn shark, scientifically known as Heterodontus francisci, belongs to the Heterodontidae family and is a species of bullhead shark. It is native to the coastal waters along the western coast of North America, ranging from California to the Gulf of California.
Heterodontus francisci – Discover Fishes - Florida Museum
2023年12月28日 · The horn shark is common in warm-temperate to subtropical waters. Normally found along continental shelves, found as deep as 152 m (499 ft.). However, it is most commonly seen at 2-11 m (7-36 ft.), preferring 20 °C (70°F) water.
Horn Shark (Heterodontus francisci) - Ocean Info
Read on as we uncover the world of Horn Sharks, their characteristics, behaviors, and all you should know about them. The Horn Shark is easily identified by its unique physical characteristics. It has a short, blunt head with high ridges above each eye, resembling horns.
Horn shark - Heterodontus francisci - Shark Research Institute
A small shark with a short, blunt head, ridges over its eyes, and two high dorsal fins with large spines. COLOR Brown or gray with many small dark spots. SIZE Averages one metre (3.3 feet) TEETH Molar-like teeth. HABITAT
Sea Wonder: Horn Shark - National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
2021年9月7日 · Horn sharks are carnivorous, feeding on mollusks, echinoderms, and crustaceans, a favorite being the purple sea urchin. They are slow-moving, nocturnal predators and use their teeth to grab, trap, and crush prey they find along the sea floor.
ADW: Heterodontus francisci: INFORMATION
Horn sharks live in temperate waters in the Eastern Pacific. They dwell along the water bottom frequently in kelp beds laying 8-12 meters deep. Horn Sharks have been found in caves as deep as 200 meters, but usually they remain at much shallower depths (Castro 1983).
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