Humpback smooth-hound (Mustelus whitneyi)

Scientific name: Mustelus whitneyi Chirichigno F., 1973

Humpback smooth-hound (Mustelus whitneyi)

The Humpback smooth-hound (Mustelus whitneyi) is a marine fish of the family Triakidae. Native range: Southeast Pacific, Ecuador to southern Chile.

Biology

An offshore bottom-dwelling shark found on the continental shelf. Prefers rocky bottom around islands. Feeds on crabs, mantis shrimp, and small bony fishes. Viviparous, with 5 to 10 young per litter. Size at birth about 25 cm.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Mustelus whitneyi
Family
Triakidae (Houndsharks)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
87
Depth range
16–211 m (52–692 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 16 - 211 m, usually 70 - 100 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Southeast Pacific: Ecuador to southern Chile.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (A2d)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: highly commercial; gamefish: yes
Resilience
Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Fec=4)

Sources

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

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