Whitetip weasel shark
📖 Overview
Whitetip weasel shark (Paragaleus leucolomatus), first described by Compagno & Smale, 1985 is a large fish in the family Hemigaleidae (order Carcharhiniformes). Adults typically reach 96.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1 to 20 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. A slender weasel shark with a long snout, large eyes, and a moderately long mouth with small serrated upper teeth and erect-cusped lower teeth . Dark grey dorsally, white ventrally; prominent white tips on most fins except for 2nd dorsal which is black-tipped .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whitetip weasel shark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Viviparous with 1 fetus in each uterus . Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 20 m . Subtropical; 26°S - 27°S South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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