Family: |
Triakidae (Houndsharks), subfamily: Triakinae |
Max. size: |
64 cm (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 200 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: southern Mexico to Peru. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
An inshore bottom-dwelling shark found on the continental shelves. Feeds primarily on shrimps and probably other crustaceans. Viviparous (with a yolk-sac placenta), with 4 young in a litter. Size at birth, 21 to 23 cm. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 24 February 2020 (A2d) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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