Longnose spurdog
📖 Overview
Found on the continental shelves and upper slopes. Depth range from 16-440 m , and from 300-780m in the eastern Ionian Sea . Forms schools. Off West Africa, water temperature and salinity where this species is often found ranges from 11-18°C and 36 ppt. (at 16 to 255 m depth), respectively. Feeds on bony fishes, like denticids, mackerel and percichthyids, as well as crabs, lobsters, and octopi. Ovoviviparous, with 3 to 4 young per litter. Utilized fresh, dried salted and smoked for human consumption.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Longnose spurdog is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longnose spurdog is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Longnose spurdog is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing with embrace . Ovoviviparous, with 3 to 4 young per litter. Young born at about 23 cm .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 15 - 1500 m . Subtropical; 11°C - 18°C ; 50°N - 37°S, 20°W - 38°E South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar, Tanzania and India) and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Hawaii and northern Chile), as well as some records from the northwest Pacific and eastern Atlantic are based at least in part on Squalus mitsukurii and possibly other species.
🌿 Ecology
bony fishes, like denticids, mackerel and percichthyids, as well as crabs, lobsters, and octopi
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Longnose spurdog is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19.2 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 436 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Longnose spurdog has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Longnose spurdog |
| 🇩🇪German | Blainville-Dornhai |
| 🌍ELL | Γκριζοκεντρόνι |
| 🇫🇷French | Aiguillat coq · Aiguillat coq, Aiguillat galludo |
| 🌍HEB | קוצן חדגוני |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Spinarolo bruno |
| 🌍MLT | Mazzola tax-xewka · Ujatu |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Ferranho · Galhudo-cubano · Melga-de-ferrão |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Малая колючая акула |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Galludo · Pinchuo |
| 🌍SQI | Peshkagen dy gjilperesh · peshkaqeni dyshtizash |
| 🌍SRP | Kostily · Pas kostelj |
| 🌍TUR | Mahmuzlu camgöz |
| 🌍UKR | Мала колюча акула |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 刺鯊 · 棘沙 · 沙魚 · 高鰭棘鮫 · 高鰭角鯊 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acanthias blainville | Risso | 1827 | Synonym |
| Acanthias blainvillei | Risso | 1827 | Synonym |
| Acanthicus blainvillii | Risso | 1827 | Synonym |
| Spinax fernandezianus | Guichenot | 1848 | Heterotypic |
| Squalus blainvillei | Risso | 1827 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 66 records indexed .
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