Mexican Hornshark
Heterodontus mexicanus
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 1.7 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A small hornshark with a blunt head and a sharp spine at the front of each back fin, it crawls over rock and sand close inshore, mostly within twenty metres of the surface. It crushes crabs and bottom fish with flat rear teeth, lays spiral egg cases, and reaches well over a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Heterodontiformes › Heterodontidae › Heterodontus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276697.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mexican Hornshark live?
- The Mexican Hornshark (Heterodontus mexicanus) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Mexican Hornshark dangerous to divers?
- The Mexican Hornshark can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Mexican Hornshark get?
- The Mexican Hornshark grows to about 1.7 m.