Peruvian horn shark
Heterodontus quoyi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassElasmobranchii
- OrderHeterodontiformes (Bullhead Sharks)
- FamilyHeterodontidae (Bullhead Sharks)
- GenusHeterodontus (Bullhead Sharks)
- SpeciesHeterodontus quoyi (Peruvian horn shark)
About the Peruvian horn shark
The Galapagos bullhead shark, Heterodontus quoyi, is a bullhead shark of the family Heterodontidae found in the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean between latitudes 0° to 10°S, at depths between 3 and 40 m. It can reach a length of 1.07 m.
The reproduction of this bullhead shark is oviparous. Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Heterodontus quoyi". FishBase. May 2006 version. Photos of Galapagos bullhead shark in the Sealife Collection Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Peruvian horn shark in Galápagos Islands
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galápagos Islands | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Peruvian horn shark in Galápagos Islands?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Peruvian horn shark sighting in Galápagos Islands, based on 79 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Peruvian horn shark in Galápagos Islands?
November has the highest sighting rate for Peruvian horn shark in Galápagos Islands in our monthly data.