Rhizoprionodon lalandii (Müller & Henle, 1839)

Brazilian sharpnose shark

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Classification	Elasmobranchii \| Carcharhiniformes \| Carcharhinidae
Synonyms	Carcharias lalandii, Rhizoprionodon lalandei, Scoliodon lalandei, ... more
Common names	Requin aiguille brésilien, Cazón picudo chino, Puppy shark, ... more

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Main reference

Compagno, L.J.V. 1999. (Ref. 35766)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Compagno, Leonard J.V. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 77 cm TL (female); common length : 55.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5217)

Environment

Demersal; marine; depth range 3 - 70 m (Ref. 244)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 13°N - 33°S

Western Atlantic: Panama to southern Brazil and Uruguay (Ref. 58839).
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Inhabits shallow coastal waters, on sandy and muddy bottoms, and not normally found in lagoons and estuaries (Ref. 244). Feeds on small bony fishes, including sardines and anchovies, also shrimp and squid (Ref. 244). Viviparous, with 1 to 4 young in a litter; size at birth 33 to 34 cm (Ref. 244). Its flesh is highly appreciated and is marketed dried salted.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Data deficient (DD)	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Fec=1)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (34 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Carpenter, Kent E.

Modified by Capuli, Estelita Emily

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