Japanese topeshark
📖 Overview
Occurs close inshore and offshore down to at least 100 m depth. Presumably feeds on small fishes, cephalopods and crustaceans. Ovoviviparous, with 8 to 22 young in a litter. Size at birth about 20 to 21 cm. Utilized for human consumption.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Japanese topeshark is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Japanese topeshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Japanese topeshark is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Ovoviviparous, embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 20 - 345 m . Subtropical; 40°N - 19°N, 112°E - 141°E Northwest Pacific: China, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan.
🌿 Ecology
small fishes, cephalopods and crustaceans
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Japanese topeshark is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Japanese topeshark is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Japanese topeshark has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Japanese topeshark |
| 🌍CES | psohlav japonský |
| 🇩🇪German | Japanischer Hundshai |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | japaninkoirahai |
| 🇫🇷French | Requin-há Dochizame |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Eirakubuka · エイラクブカ |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Japanse vaalhaai |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Tubarão-focinho-liso |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Японская суповая акула |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Cazón Japonés |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 日本半皺唇鯊 · 日本半皺唇鯊(日本翅鯊 · 日本灰鮫 · 日本翅沙 · 日本翅鯊 · 沙條 · 白鯊仔 · 胎沙 · 赤匏仔 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? japonica | Müller & Henle | 1839 | Synonym |
| Galeorhinus japonicus | Müller & Henle | 1839 | Synonym |
| Galeus japanicus | Müller & Henle | 1839 | Synonym |
| Hemitriakis japonica | Müller & Henle | 1839 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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