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Triakidae (Houndsharks) > Triakinae
Etymology: Mustelus: Latin for weasel, an ancient name for sharks, possibly referring to the pointed snouts, swift movements and/or rapacious feeding behavior of smaller predatory sharks [strictly not tautonymous with Squalus mustelus Linnaeus 1758 since type was designated by the ICZN]. (See ETYFish); mento: From the Latin mentum, chin, referring to its “long muzzle”. (See ETYFish).
More on author: Cope.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecologie
marien demersaal; diepte 16 - 50 m (Ref. 244). Subtropical; 2°N - 57°S, 95°W - 67°W (Ref. 244)
Eastern Pacific: Peru to southern Chile, including the Galapagos and Juan Fernández Islands.
Lengte bij maturiteit / Grootte / Gewicht / Leeftijd
Maturity: Lm 88.0, range 86 - 90 cm
Max length : 141 cm TL mannelijk / geslacht onbekend; (Ref. 122662)
Adults marked by small white spots but sometimes plain colored, while young specimens marked with dark colored bars (Ref. 6032).
An inshore and offshore shark found on the continental and insular shelves (Ref. 244). Ovoviviparous, with 7 young in a litter. Size at birth about 30 cm. Utilized for human consumption.
Ovoviviparous, embryos feed solely on yolk (Ref. 50449). Distinct pairing with embrace (Ref. 205).
Compagno, L.J.V., 1984. FAO Species Catalogue. Vol. 4. Sharks of the world. An annotated and illustrated catalogue of shark species known to date. Part 2 - Carcharhiniformes. FAO Fish. Synop. 125(4/2):251-655. Rome: FAO. (Ref. 244)
Status op de Rode Lijst van het IUCN (Ref. 130435)
Gevaar voor de mens
Harmless
Gebruik door de mens
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