Narrownose smooth-hound (Mustelus schmitti)

Scientific name: Mustelus schmitti Springer, 1939

Narrownose smooth-hound (Mustelus schmitti)

The Narrownose smooth-hound (Mustelus schmitti) is a marine fish of the family Triakidae. Native range: Southwest Atlantic, southern Brazil to northern Argentina.

Biology

Found on the continental shelf. Feeds on crabs and probably other crustaceans, and presumably small fishes. Ovoviviparous (aplacental) with 2 to 7 pups per litter. Size at birth 26 cm. Utilized for human consumption.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Mustelus schmitti
Family
Triakidae (Houndsharks)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
92.0
Common length
60.0
Depth range
60–195 m (197–640 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; oceanodromous; depth range 60 - 195 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Southwest Atlantic: southern Brazil to northern Argentina.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Endangered (EN) (A2bd+3bd+4bd)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: highly commercial
Resilience
Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Fec=2-3)

Sources

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

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