Barbeled Houndshark
Leptocharias smithii
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 10–75 m
- Max size: 77 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A small shark of West African coastal waters, it gathers in numbers over muddy bottoms near river mouths, often where the salinity stays high and oxygen runs low. It feeds on crabs, small fish, octopus and even sponges picked off the seabed. Females carry their young live, giving birth to litters of around seven.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Leptochariidae › Leptocharias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 105804.
FAQ
- How deep does the Barbeled Houndshark live?
- The Barbeled Houndshark (Leptocharias smithii) is typically found at 10–75 m.
- Is the Barbeled Houndshark dangerous to divers?
- The Barbeled Houndshark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Barbeled Houndshark get?
- The Barbeled Houndshark grows to about 77 cm.