Sicklefin smooth-hound (Mustelus lunulatus)

Scientific name: Mustelus lunulatus Jordan & Gilbert, 1882

Sicklefin smooth-hound (Mustelus lunulatus)

The Sicklefin smooth-hound (Mustelus lunulatus) is a marine fish of the family Triakidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, southern California, USA to Panama.

Biology

Found on the continental shelves, close inshore to well offshore. Ovoviviparous. Utilized for human consumption.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Mustelus lunulatus
Family
Triakidae (Houndsharks)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
170
Environment
Marine; demersal
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: southern California, USA to Panama.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
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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