Speckled smooth-hound
📖 Overview
An inshore and offshore shark found on the continental and insular shelves . Ovoviviparous, with 7 young in a litter. Size at birth about 30 cm. Utilized for human consumption.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Adults marked by small white spots but sometimes plain colored, while young specimens marked with dark colored bars .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Speckled smooth-hound is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Speckled smooth-hound is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Ovoviviparous, embryos feed solely on yolk . Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 16 - 50 m . Subtropical; 2°N - 57°S, 95°W - 67°W
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Speckled Smoothhound · speckled smooth-hound |
| 🌍CES | hladkoun pacasmayský |
| 🇩🇪German | Gefleckter Glatthai |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Palombo chiazzato |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cação-liso-do-sul |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Чилийская кунья акула |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Musola fina · Tollo · Tollo Con Bandas · Tollo fino |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galeorhinus mento | Cope | 1877 | Synonym |
| Mustelus abbotti | Evermann & Radcliffe | 1917 | Synonym |
| Mustelus edulis | Pérez Canto | 1886 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
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🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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