Heterodontus mexicanus Taylor & Castro-Aguirre, 1972
Mexican hornshark
Heterodontus mexicanus
photo by Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/D. Terver

Family:  Heterodontidae (Bullhead, horn, or Port Jackson sharks)
Max. size:  170 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Mexico and from Costa Rica to Colombia, probably Ecuador and Peru (Ref. 43278)
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on littoral continental waters, on rocky and sandy areas from close inshore down to at least 20 m depth. Reported to reach 165 cm (Ref. 37955). Feeds on crabs and demersal fishes including midshipman (Porichthtys) (Ref. 43278). Oviparous (Ref. 37955). Utilized as fishmeal.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 February 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  traumatogenic


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