Heterodontus portusjacksoni (Meyer, 1793)

Port Jackson shark

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Classification	Elasmobranchii \| Heterodontiformes \| Heterodontidae
Synonyms	Squalus portusjacksoni, Cestracion heterodontus, Heterondotus bonaespei, ... more
Common names	Dormilón toro, Requin dormeur taureau, Requin de Port Jackson, ... more

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Main reference

Compagno, L.J.V. 1984. (Ref. 247)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 165 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 247); common length : 137 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 247)

Environment

Demersal; oceanodromous (Ref. 51243); marine; depth range 0 - 275 m (Ref. 26346)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 27°S - 44°S, 112°E - 154°E

Western Pacific: southern Australia (including Western Australia) and one record from New Zealand. Heterodontus bona-spei from South Africa probably refers to this species.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Anal spines: 0. Harness-like narrow dark stripes on back (Ref. 9838).

A common shark of the continental shelves (Ref. 9838), from close inshore at the intertidal zone to 275 m (Ref. 6871). Segregates by sex and maturity stage (Ref. 6871). Nocturnal, hides in caves and rocky gullies during the day (Ref. 6871). Feeds on benthic invertebrates, primarily echinoderms (Ref. 247). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs with spiral flanges but lack tendrils (Ref. 6871). Undergoes yearly migrations to spawning sites during breeding season (Ref. 247). Considered harmless to people, but can deliver a painful nip when provoked (Ref. 247).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Lower Risk: least concern (LR/lc)	Traumatogenic (Ref. 247)

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: public aquariums


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (tm=8-10; Fec=10)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Very high vulnerability (86 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Carpenter, Kent E.

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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