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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Indian houndshark

Iago gopalakrishnani Bineesh, Beura & Akhilesh, 2025
Max Length
88.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.5
Depth
300–400 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
55.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Indian houndshark (Iago gopalakrishnani) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 88.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 300 and 400 metres. With a trophic level of 4.5, it is an apex predator.

Scientific Name
Iago gopalakrishnani
Authority
Bineesh, Beura & Akhilesh, 2025
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
88.4 cm
Depth Range
300–400 m
Trophic Level
4.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
55.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Iago
Iago
Species
Indian houndshark
Iago gopalakrishnani

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 117 - 123. : elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Indian houndshark is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 300 - 400 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: India.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
4.5±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00437 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
88.4cm
Vertebrae
120

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
55.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.5
Apex / Top predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bineesh, Beura & Akhilesh, 2025

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