Japanese Swellshark

Cephaloscyllium umbratile

The Japanese Swellshark (scientific name Cephaloscyllium umbratile) is a near threatened species in LeafFauna's sharks & rays group, belonging to the genus Cephaloscyllium. LeafFauna lists Japanese Swellshark among more than 25,000 animal species. Every photo is credited to its photographer and shown under its license. Open it in the LeafFauna app for more facts, a range map, sightings by month and more photos.