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Mustelus whitneyi Chirichigno F., 1973 Humpback smooth-hound |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| 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. | |||
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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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||