Triakidae (Houndsharks), subfamily: Triakinae |
180 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; marine |
Eastern Pacific: Galapagos Islands and from Peru to northern Chile. Mexican records of this species are erroneous. |
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Found on the continental shelf, mostly inshore. Possibly to 240 cm. Probably feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 28023). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449), with about 14 young to a litter. Size of full-term fetuses 30 to 40 cm. Utilized for human consumption. |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 07 February 2019 (A2bd) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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