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Rhizoprionodon lalandii (Valenciennes, 1839) Brazilian sharpnose shark |
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photo by
Vianna, M. |
| Family: | Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks) | |||
| Max. size: | 80 cm TL (female); max.weight: 2,950.0 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 3 - 70 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Panama to southern Brazil and Uruguay (Ref. 58839). | |||
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| Biology: | 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: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 July 2019 (A2bd) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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