Haploblepharus pictus (Müller & Henle, 1838)

Description


Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. A shyshark with dark markings with large light spots without black edges on a yellowish-brown body and on fins; body also with 7 dark brown or blackish dorsal saddles (Ref. 5578).

Common Names


No common names available.

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Elasmobranchii

Order: Carcharhiniformes

Family: Pentanchidae

Genus: Haploblepharus

Species: Haploblepharus pictus (Müller & Henle, 1838)

Climate Zone


  • Subtropical
  • Location


    Biology


    Inhabits the continental shelf, in inshore waters (Ref. 244). Most common in shallow sandy areas (Ref. 244). Feeds on small bottom-dwelling fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods (Ref. 27121). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Caught by shore anglers (Ref. 5578).

    Habitat


    demersal