| Family: |
Triakidae (Houndsharks), subfamily: Triakinae |
| Max. size: |
87 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 16 - 211 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Ecuador to southern Chile. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
An offshore bottom-dwelling shark found on the continental shelf. Prefers rocky bottom around islands. Feeds on crabs, mantis shrimp, and small bony fishes. Viviparous, with 5 to 10 young per litter. Size at birth about 25 cm. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 07 February 2019 (A2bd) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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