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Heterodontus mexicanus Taylor & Castro-Aguirre, 1972 Mexican hornshark |
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photo by
Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/D. Terver |
| Family: | Heterodontidae (Bullhead, horn, or Port Jackson sharks) | |||
| Max. size: | 170 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Mexico and from Costa Rica to Colombia, probably Ecuador and Peru (Ref. 43278) | |||
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| Biology: | Found on littoral continental waters, on rocky and sandy areas from close inshore down to at least 20 m depth. Reported to reach 165 cm (Ref. 37955). Feeds on crabs and demersal fishes including midshipman (Porichthtys) (Ref. 43278). Oviparous (Ref. 37955). Utilized as fishmeal. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 February 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | traumatogenic | |||