The Blacktip topeshark (Hypogaleus hyugaensis) is a saltwater fish of the family Triakidae that grows up to 127 cm.
Description
The blacktip topeshark is a houndshark (Triakidae) from coastal waters of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 1.3 metres and has a slender, grey-brown, streamlined body with dark fin tips in juveniles. As a bottom-oriented hunter it lives over sand and mud bottoms of the continental shelf and hunts small fish, crustaceans and squid. It bears live young. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blacktip topeshark?
The Blacktip topeshark has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Blacktip topeshark live?
The Blacktip topeshark lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Blacktip topeshark get?
The Blacktip topeshark grows to a maximum of about 127 cm.
Is the Blacktip topeshark dangerous to humans?
No, the Blacktip topeshark is harmless to humans.
Is the Blacktip topeshark edible?
Yes, the Blacktip topeshark is commonly eaten.
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