| Heterodontidae (Bullhead, horn, or Port Jackson sharks) |
| 170 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m |
| Eastern Pacific: Mexico and from Costa Rica to Colombia, probably Ecuador and Peru (Ref. 43278) |
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| 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. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 February 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| traumatogenic |
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