Indonesian Shortsnout Spurdog
Squalus hemipinnis
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 1–100 m
- Max size: 52.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
This small spurdog keeps to the bottom along the upper slopes of Indonesian waters, down to about 100 metres. Like other dogfish sharks it bears live young, three to ten pups at a time, nourished only by their yolk sacs. The IUCN lists it as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Squaliformes › Squalidae › Squalus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 398272.
FAQ
- How deep does the Indonesian Shortsnout Spurdog live?
- The Indonesian Shortsnout Spurdog (Squalus hemipinnis) is typically found at 1–100 m.
- Is the Indonesian Shortsnout Spurdog dangerous to divers?
- The Indonesian Shortsnout Spurdog is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Indonesian Shortsnout Spurdog get?
- The Indonesian Shortsnout Spurdog grows to about 52.2 cm.