Brazilian sharpnose shark (Rhizoprionodon lalandii)

Scientific name: Rhizoprionodon lalandii M?ller & Henle, 1839

Brazilian sharpnose shark (Rhizoprionodon lalandii)

The Brazilian sharpnose shark (Rhizoprionodon lalandii) is a marine fish of the family Carcharhinidae. Native range: Western Atlantic, Panama to southern Brazil and Uruguay.

Biology

Inhabits shallow coastal waters, on sandy and muddy bottoms, and not normally found in lagoons and estuaries. Feeds on small bony fishes, including sardines and anchovies, also shrimp and squid. Viviparous, with 1 to 4 young in a litter; size at birth 33 to 34 cm. Its flesh is highly appreciated and is marketed dried salted.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Rhizoprionodon lalandii
Family
Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
77
Common length
55.0
Depth range
3–70 m (10–230 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 3 - 70 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Atlantic: Panama to southern Brazil and Uruguay.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial
Resilience
Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Fec=1)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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