Fishing for Flapnose houndshark

Scylliogaleus quecketti

The Flapnose houndshark is a small, slender shark found in the coastal waters of the western Indian Ocean. It typically measures around 24 inches and weighs up to 5 pounds. This species has a distinctive flattened snout and feeds on small fish and crustaceans. It inhabits rocky reefs and sandy bottoms, displaying solitary and nocturnal behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Vulnerable

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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