puffadder shyshark (haploblepharus edwardsii) in Coastal rocky reefs and kelp forests.
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puffadder shyshark

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haploblepharus edwardsiiESA Categories -sharks & rays

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    puffadder shyshark, happy eddie

  • Regions

    South Africa

  • Population

    The population of Haploblepharus edwardsii is estimated to be stable but declining due to various threats.

  • Habitat

    Coastal rocky reefs and kelp forests.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    2-3 lbs. and 10-15 years

Regions

South Africa

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