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🌊 Marine Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Sharpfin houndshark

Triakis acutipinna Kato, 1968
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Max Length
90 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Sharpfin houndshark is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Triakis acutipinna
Authority
Kato, 1968
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
90 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sharpfin houndshark is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sharpfin houndshark is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sharpfin houndshark is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Ovoviviparous

Ovoviviparous, embryos feed solely on yolk .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical; 0°S - 4°S known only from Ecuador.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00245 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
90cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
48.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kato, 1968

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