Family: |
Triakidae (Houndsharks), subfamily: Triakinae |
Max. size: |
190 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Mediterranean to Western Sahara. Confused with Mustelus mustelus and most data for this species were in part attributable to Mustelus mediterraneus. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
An inshore, continental bottom-dwelling shark. Probably a crustacean feeder. Presumably viviparous. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 04 August 2020 (A2d) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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