Scoophead (Sphyrna media)

Scientific name: Sphyrna media Springer, 1940

Scoophead (Sphyrna media)

The Scoophead (Sphyrna media) is a marine fish of the family Sphyrnidae. Native range: Western Atlantic, Panama to southern Brazil. Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Ecuador and probably northern Peru.

Biology

Little-known. Found in inshore areas over the continental shelves. Viviparous. Utilized fresh for human consumption and for fishmeal.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Sphyrna media
Family
Sphyrnidae (Hammerhead / bonnethead / scoophead sharks)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
150
Common length
100.0
Depth range
8 m (26 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 8 - 8 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Atlantic: Panama to southern Brazil. Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Ecuador and probably northern Peru.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Traumatogenic
Uses
Fisheries: minor 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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