Spotted houndshark (Triakis maculata)

Scientific name: Triakis maculata Kner & Steindachner, 1867

Spotted houndshark (Triakis maculata)

The Spotted houndshark (Triakis maculata) is a marine fish of the family Triakidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Galapagos Islands and from Peru to northern Chile. Mexican records of this species are erroneous.

Biology

Found on the continental shelf, mostly inshore. Possibly to 240 cm. Probably feeds on benthic invertebrates. Ovoviviparous, with about 14 young to a litter. Size of full-term fetuses 30 to 40 cm. Utilized for human consumption.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Triakis maculata
Family
Triakidae (Houndsharks)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
180
Environment
Marine; demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Galapagos Islands and from Peru to northern Chile. Mexican records of this species are erroneous.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (A2bd)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Fec=14)

Sources

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

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