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Hypogaleus hyugaensis (Miyosi, 1939) Blacktip tope |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Triakidae (Houndsharks), subfamily: Galeorhininae | |||
| Max. size: | 127 cm TL (male/unsexed); 122 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 40 - 230 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: East Africa and the Persian Gulf to Taiwan and Japan. Reported from Australia (Ref. 6871). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Dull grey dorsally, paler below; front part of snout slightly dusky (Ref. 5485). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits continental shelves (Ref. 244). Feeds on bony fishes and cephalopods (Ref. 6871). Viviparous (Ref. 50449). Utilized as a food fish (Ref. 244). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 02 August 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||