Barbeled houndshark
📖 Overview
Found on the continental shelf, especially abundant off river mouths on muddy bottoms. Salinity: 35-36 ppt. Oxygen: 3-4 ppm. Feeds on small bottom and littoral organisms like crustaceans, bony fishes, octopi and sponges. Viviparous , with 7 young in a litter . Dental sexual dimorphism is manifested by males having greatly enlarged anterior teeth. Utilized fresh, smoked or dried salted for human consumption, skin for leather.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Similar to species of Mustelus but nostrils with anterior flaps formed into distinct barbels .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Barbeled houndshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Viviparous, placental , with 7 young in a litter . Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 10 - 75 m , usually 10 - 60 m . Tropical; 20°C - 27°C; 22°N - 23°S, 26°W - 17°E
🌿 Ecology
small bottom and littoral organisms like crustaceans, bony fishes, octopi and sponges
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leptocharius smithii | Müller & Henle | 1839 | Synonym |
| Mustelus osborni | Fowler | 1923 | Synonym |
| Triaenodon smithii | Müller & Henle | 1839 | Synonym |
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 665 records indexed .
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