Hypogaleus hyugaensis (Miyosi, 1939)
Blacktip tope
Hypogaleus hyugaensis
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Triakidae (Houndsharks), subfamily: Galeorhininae
Max. size:  127 cm TL (male/unsexed); 122 cm TL (female)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 40 - 230 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: East Africa and the Persian Gulf to Taiwan and Japan. Reported from Australia (Ref. 6871).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Dull grey dorsally, paler below; front part of snout slightly dusky (Ref. 5485).
Biology:  Inhabits continental shelves (Ref. 244). Feeds on bony fishes and cephalopods (Ref. 6871). Viviparous (Ref. 50449). Utilized as a food fish (Ref. 244).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 02 August 2023 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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