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Unread 03/09/2017, 01:39 PM   #1
fishfreak2009
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Id Shark?

This shark is currently on my local craigslist. They have it listed as a nerf shark. I'm assuming the seller means nurse shark. To me though it looks more like an adult bamboo. What do you all think?

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Unread 03/21/2017, 12:46 PM   #2
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That is a grey bamboo shark


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Unread 03/21/2017, 03:03 PM   #3
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Agreed Gray Bamboo....Nurse sharks look like they are painted with beach sand with a matt/dull finish. This guy has more of a metallic look.


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Unread 03/21/2017, 06:47 PM   #4
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agreed ^


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Unread 03/24/2017, 07:29 PM   #5
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You have to ignore stripes and banding when differentiating C griseum (gray bamboo) and C punctatum (brown banded bamboo)

The posterior aspect of the first dorsal fin gives it away and in this shark, it more closely resembles that of C. punctatum.

Brown banded bamboo

Gray bamboo


Here is a link comparing both.https://www.kahaku.go.jp/research/db...iidae/top.html

IMO that is a Brown Banded Bamboo


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Unread 04/01/2017, 03:25 AM   #6
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Looks like it needs to be out of that tank


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