Scylliogaleus quecketti Boulenger, 1902

Flapnose houndshark

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Classification	Elasmobranchii \| Carcharhiniformes \| Triakidae \| Triakinae
Synonyms	... more
Common names	Virli à clapet, Cazón mosqueador, Flapneus-hondhaai, ... more

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Main reference

Compagno, L.J.V. 1984. (Ref. 244)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 89.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 244); 102 cm TL (female)

Environment

Demersal; marine

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 27°S - 33°S

Western Indian Ocean: Natal and northeastern Cape in South Africa.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. A blunt-nosed houndshark with large, fused nasal flaps, and small, blunt, pebble-like teeth; 2nd dorsal fin as large as 1st (Ref. 5578). Grey above, cream below; newborn with white rear edges on dorsal, anal and caudal fins (Ref. 5578).

Occurs from the surf line to close offshore (Ref. 5578). Feeds mainly on crustaceans (including lobsters), also squid (Ref. 244). Viviparous (Ref. 50449). Caught by rock and surf anglers (Ref. 5578).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Vulnerable (VU) (B1+2c, C2b)	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries; gamefish: yes


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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=2)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate to high vulnerability (51 of 100)	High

Entered by Carpenter, Kent E.

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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