Brazilian rock shark (SciiFii)

The Brazilian rock shark (Carcharobos carcharo) is a species of carpet shark, most closely related to nurse sharks, that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the Amazon Reef, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, and the Miami Terrace Reef to help boost biodiversity. The Brazilian rock shark is a small carpet shark species, with the average length of between 0.9 and 1.6 feet (30-50 centimeters) long. With its mouth containing more than 200 small teeth, the Brazilian rock shark is the only known species of fully herbivorous shark, being a specialist that primarily feeds on algae that grows on the surfaces of rocks and coral; it is thus a keystone species, as if it weren't for this species, the reefs would be covered in algae to the point that the whole ecosystem would collapse. The Brazilian rock sharks are most active during the day, and spend almost 10 hours each to feeding. Although Brazilian rock sharks are not very social animals, occasionally they can be found living in small groups, but this behavior seems to be directly related to the temperature, as not only the higher temperatures create the perfect conditions for the growth of their favorite food, but it also makes some of their predators, including predatory sharks, more active, so the Brazilian rock sharks can gather together to keep a look out for danger. Females give birth in the spring, after a gestation period of almost a year. The species exhibits ovoviviparity, with embryos developing inside their mother's body until ready to hatch. Litters typically contain between 20–37 individuals. The conservation status of the Brazilian rock shark is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the Brazilian rock shark's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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