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Mustelus schmitti Springer, 1939 Narrownose smooth-hound |
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photo by
Carvalho Filho, A. |
| Family: | Triakidae (Houndsharks), subfamily: Triakinae | |||
| Max. size: | 92 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 60 - 195 m, oceanodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Atlantic: southern Brazil to northern Argentina. | |||
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| Biology: | Found on the continental shelf. Feeds on crabs and probably other crustaceans, and presumably small fishes. Ovoviviparous (aplacental) with 2 to 7 pups per litter. Size at birth 26 cm. Utilized for human consumption. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 01 July 2019 (A2bd) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||