How to Identify Heterodontidae
Heterodontidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Heterodontiformes, class Elasmobranchii. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Heterodontidae Species
Heterodontus galeatus (Günther, 1870)
Heterodontus galeatus (Günther, 1870)
Heterodontus galeatus, the crested bullhead shark, is an oviparous shark endemic…
Heterodontus francisci (Girard, 1855)
Heterodontus francisci (Girard, 1855)
Heterodontus francisci, the horn shark, is a small benthic bullhead shark native…
Heterodontus quoyi (Fréminville, 1840)
Heterodontus quoyi (Fréminville, 1840)
Heterodontus quoyi, the Galapagos bullhead shark, is an oviparous shark found in…
Heterodontus portusjacksoni (Meyer, 1793)
Heterodontus portusjacksoni (Meyer, 1793)
Port Jackson shark is the largest Heterodontus bullhead shark, endemic to southe…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Heterodontidae?
Heterodontidae animals belong to the Heterodontiformes order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 4 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Heterodontidae?
Heterodontidae is classified in the order Heterodontiformes, class Elasmobranchii, phylum Chordata. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
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