Whitefin topeshark
📖 Overview
Whitefin topeshark (Hemitriakis leucoperiptera), first described by Herre, 1923 is a large fish in the family Triakidae (order Carcharhiniformes). Adults typically reach 96.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Critically Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. No dusky bar on underside of snout; young with dark bars on caudal fin but not elsewhere .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whitefin topeshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Ovoviviparous, embryos feed solely on yolk . 12 young in a litter and size at birth at least 20 to 22 cm .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 48 m . Tropical; 20°N - 5°N Central Pacific: known only from the Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | whitefin topeshark |
| 🌍CES | psohlav běloploutvý |
| 🇩🇪German | Weißflossen-Hundshai |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Tubarão-tagalog |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Филиппинская суповая акула |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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