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; 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:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Carpenter, Kent E. - 15.06.92
 Modified by: Luna, Susan M. - 01.03.04
 Checked by: Luna, Susan M. - 24.03.94

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