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Stegostoma fasciatum

Zebra Shark
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EN
Endangered
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
ver 3.1, 2016
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SSN 28727
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Taxonomy

The taxonomic status is pending for approval

Description
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Zebra Shark is a large shark with maximum size to 235 cm. Its body moderately stout with prominent ridges on dorsal surface and sides; caudal fin very long, blade-like. Nostrils close to anterior margin of snout, with barbels. It has a small mouth, located well anterior to eye, with small teeth and tricuspid. The colour for adult is yellowish brown with numerous, dark brown spots while for juveniles is darker, head and body are dark brown or blackish, with vertical yellow bars, spots and reticulations.

Habitats
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No Description Suitability Seasonality
1
Marine Neritic → Seagrass (Submerged)
 Suitable Resident
2
Marine Neritic → Subtidal Muddy
 Suitable Resident
3
Marine Neritic → Subtidal Rock and Rocky Reefs
 Suitable Resident
4
Marine Neritic → Subtidal Sandy
 Suitable Resident
5
Marine Neritic → Subtidal Sandy-Mud
 Suitable Resident
6
Marine Oceanic → Epipelagic (0 - 200 m)
 Suitable Resident
References : http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes/habitats-classification-scheme-ver3

Assessment
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Year Published Assessment Red List Category Version
2016 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Endangered (EN)
3.1
2003 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Vulnerable (VU)
3.1

References
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Article
  1. Chong, V.C., Lee, P.K.Y. & Lau, C.M. (2010). Diversity, extinction risk and conservation of Malaysian fishes. Journal of Fish Biology 76 (9), 2009-2066
Book
  1. Malaysia National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Shark (Plan 2), 2014. Department of Fisheries Malaysia, Malaysia. pp. 50. — [ Adobe PDF (PDF) ]
  2. Ambak, M.A., Mansor, M.I., Zakaria, M.Z. & Mazlan, A.G. (2010). Fishes of Malaysia. Penerbit UMT, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia. pp. 334.
  3. Gambang, A.C., Ahmad, A. & Lim, A.P.K. (2007). Field Guide to Sharks of Malaysia and Neighbouring Countries. Fisheries Research Institute, Sarawak Branch, Bintawa, Malaysia. pp. 56.
  4. Kamarruddin, I., Mohamed, C.A.R., Kee Alfian, B.A.A., Fitra, A.Z., Lee, J.N. & Rozaimi, M.J. (2011). Malaysia's Marine Biodiversity: Inventory and Current Status. Department of Marine Park Malaysia and Marine Ecosystem Research Centre (EKOMAR), Malaysia. pp. 212.
  5. Kimura, S., Satapoomin, U. & Matsuura, K. (2009). Fishes of Andaman Sea : West Coast of Southern Thailand. National Museum of Nature and Science, Japan. pp. 346.
  6. Matsunuma, M., Motomura, H., Matsuura, K., Shazili, N.A.M. & Ambak, M.A. (2011). Fishes of Terengganu: East Coast of Malay Peninsula, Malaysia. National Museum of Nature and Science, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu and Kagoshima Universiti Museum, Malaysia. pp. ix+251.
  7. Yusri, A., Hamdan, J. & Abdul Rahman, A.M. (2010). Ikan Laut Malaysia: Glosari Nama Sahih Spesis Ikan . Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. pp. 290.
Chapter in book
  1. Gambang, A.C., Daud, A., Lim, A.P.K. & Osman, M. (2004). Fish Community of Pulau Layang Layang. In Mohamed, P.A. (Ed.), Marine Biodiversity of Pulau Layang Layang, Malaysia. Marine Research Station Layang Layang (MARSAL), Fisheries Research Institute, Department of Fisheries Malaysia. pp. 43-58.
Checklist
  1. Check List of Marine Fishes of the Southeast Asian Region (1996)
Online
  1. World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS). Retrieved February 07, 2017, from http://www.marinespecies.org
  2. Di Dario, F.IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved November 30, 2016, from http://www.iucnredlist.org

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Acknowledgements :- Ms. Aida Salihah Binti Abu Bakar, Ms. Amirah Hasanah Binti Mazlan, Mrs. Aziemah Binti Kinan, Mr. Badrul Amin Bin Jaffar, Ms. Mira Farzana Binti Mohamad Mokhtar, Ms. Nurliyana Binti Abd Rahman, Ms. Nursyafiqa Madzlen, Ms. Siti Zubaidah Binti Abdul Latif, Mr. Tan Kok Kiat & Mr. Yasser Mohamed Arifin

Species Citation :- Stegostoma fasciatum. Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Accessed via https://www.mybis.gov.my/sp/28727. [Retrieved 26 April 2024].

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