Straight-tooth weasel shark
📖 Overview
Straight-tooth weasel shark (Paragaleus tengi), first described by Chen, 1963 is a large fish in the family Hemigaleidae (order Carcharhiniformes). Adults typically reach 88.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Grey or grey-brown above, light below; no prominent markings on body and fins .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Straight-tooth weasel shark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Viviparous, placental . Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical; 34°N - 15°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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