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🌊 Marine Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Spotted houndshark

Triakis maculata Kner & Steindachner, 1867
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Max Length
180 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
72.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Found on the continental shelf, mostly inshore. Possibly to 240 cm. Probably feeds on benthic invertebrates . Ovoviviparous , with about 14 young to a litter. Size of full-term fetuses 30 to 40 cm. Utilized for human consumption.

Scientific Name
Triakis maculata
Authority
Kner & Steindachner, 1867
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
180 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
72.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Spotted houndshark is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Spotted houndshark is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Ovoviviparous

Ovoviviparous, embryos feed solely on yolk .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical; 0°S - 30°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.37
Food Items

benthic invertebrates (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00245 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
180cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
72.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kner & Steindachner, 1867

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Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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