Sharptooth smooth-hound
📖 Overview
An inshore bottom-dwelling shark found on the continental shelves. Feeds primarily on shrimps and probably other crustaceans. Viviparous (with a yolk-sac placenta), with 4 young in a litter. Size at birth, 21 to 23 cm.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Sharptooth smooth-hound is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sharptooth smooth-hound is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Viviparous, with a yolk-sac placenta .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 20 - 200 m . Tropical; 20°N - 5°S
🌿 Ecology
shrimps and probably other crustaceans
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galeus dorsalis | Gill | 1864 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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