| Family: |
Triakidae (Houndsharks), subfamily: Triakinae |
| Max. size: |
92 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 60 - 195 m, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic: southern Brazil to northern Argentina. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found on the continental shelf. Feeds on crabs and probably other crustaceans, and presumably small fishes. Ovoviviparous (aplacental) with 2 to 7 pups per litter. Size at birth 26 cm. Utilized for human consumption. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 01 July 2019 (A2bd) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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