Pacific sharpnose shark (Rhizoprionodon longurio)

Scientific name: Rhizoprionodon longurio Jordan & Gilbert, 1882

Pacific sharpnose shark (Rhizoprionodon longurio)

The Pacific sharpnose shark (Rhizoprionodon longurio) is a marine fish of the family Carcharhinidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, southern California, USA to Peru.

Biology

Found on the continental shelves, more commonly on the littoral zone. Possibly to 154 cm. Viviparous. Size at birth 33 to 34 cm. Utilized fresh or frozen for human consumption and also for fishmeal.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Rhizoprionodon longurio
Family
Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
110
Depth range
27 m (89 ft)
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 27 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: southern California, USA to Peru.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Fec assumed to be

Sources

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

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