Sicklefin hound shark
📖 Overview
Sicklefin hound shark (Hemitriakis falcata), first described by Compagno & Stevens, 1993 is a large fish in the family Triakidae (order Carcharhiniformes). Adults typically reach 77.30 cm in maximum length and up to 1.500 kg. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Sicklefin hound shark is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sicklefin hound shark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Ovoviviparous, embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 150 m . Subtropical Indian Ocean: Western Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Sicklefin Hound Shark |
| 🌍CES | psohlav srpovitý |
| 🇩🇪German | Sichelflossen-Hundshai |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Sikkelvinvaalhaai |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Tubarão-cauda-de-faca |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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