Mustelus stevensi
White & Last, 2008
White-spotted gummy shark
Classification: Elasmobranchii Carcharhiniformes Triakidae
Reference of the original description
Description of two new species of gummy sharks, genus Mustelus (Carcharhiniformes: Triakidae), from Australian waters. CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research Paper, 22, 189–202
Description of two new species of gummy sharks, genus Mustelus (Carcharhiniformes: Triakidae), from Australian waters. CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research Paper, 22, 189–202
Image of the original description
Mustelus stevensi sp. nov, holotype (CSIRO H 1035–13, adult male, 611 mm TL): ventral head view (preserved). In: White, W.T. & Last, P.R. (2008): Description of two new species of gummy sharks, genus Mustelus (Carcharhiniformes: Triakidae), from Australian waters. CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research Paper, 22: 189-202
Mustelus stevensi sp. nov, holotype (CSIRO H 1035–13, adult male, 611 mm TL): ventral head view (preserved). In: White, W.T. & Last, P.R. (2008): Description of two new species of gummy sharks, genus Mustelus (Carcharhiniformes: Triakidae), from Australian waters. CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research Paper, 22: 189-202
Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Mustelus cf. stevensi
Mustelus cf. stevensi
Types
Mustelus stevensi
Holotype: CSIRO: H 1035-13; Paratype: CSIRO: H 4631-02; CSIRO: H 4649-02; CSIRO: H 4650-01; CSIRO: H 4074-15; CSIRO: H 4031-93; CSIRO: H 2356-02; CSIRO: H 3599-02; CSIRO: H 1370-01; CSIRO: CA 3369; CSIRO: CA 3370; CSIRO: CA 3317; CSIRO: H 822-14; CSIRO: H 3599-03; CSIRO: CA 3371;
Mustelus stevensi
Holotype: CSIRO: H 1035-13; Paratype: CSIRO: H 4631-02; CSIRO: H 4649-02; CSIRO: H 4650-01; CSIRO: H 4074-15; CSIRO: H 4031-93; CSIRO: H 2356-02; CSIRO: H 3599-02; CSIRO: H 1370-01; CSIRO: CA 3369; CSIRO: CA 3370; CSIRO: CA 3317; CSIRO: H 822-14; CSIRO: H 3599-03; CSIRO: CA 3371;
Description :
Citation: Mustelus stevensi White & Last, 2008: In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 12/2024
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Mustelus stevensi sp. nov, holotype (CSIRO H 1035–13, adult male, 611 mm TL): lateral view (fresh); In: White, W.T. & Last, P.R. (2008): Description of two new species of gummy sharks, genus Mustelus (Carcharhiniformes: Triakidae), from Australian waters. CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research Paper, 22: 189-202
Mustelus stevensi sp. nov, holotype (CSIRO H 1035–13, adult male, 611 mm TL): lateral view (fresh); In: White, W.T. & Last, P.R. (2008): Description of two new species of gummy sharks, genus Mustelus (Carcharhiniformes: Triakidae), from Australian waters. CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research Paper, 22: 189-202
Common names
White-spotted gummy shark
White-spotted gummy shark
Short Description
A relatively large species with the following set of characters: moderately tall dorsal fins, posterior margin mostly upright distally, the first dorsal-fin base length is 1.6-2.1 times anal-caudal space; buccopharyngeal denticles cover the entire palate and floor of mouth; long claspers of adult males are slender, strongly depressed, inner length about 8-11% TL, reaching to level of second dorsal-fin origin; the lower edge of spiracle usually at level with lower edge of eye; anal-fin insertion is slightly anterior to its apex; 76-80 precaudal vertebral centra; 33-35 monospondylous centra; dorsal color light yellowish grey with numerous small, diffuse-edged white spots in staggered, irregular rows on postspiracular head and body; the light and dark tonal coloration are not well demarcated; bases and inner lobe of dorsal fins of juveniles (<400 mm TL) with bases and inner lobe whitish and strongly contrasted to distal part of fin; caudal fin of juveniles not distinctly white-edged. [3345]
A relatively large species with the following set of characters: moderately tall dorsal fins, posterior margin mostly upright distally, the first dorsal-fin base length is 1.6-2.1 times anal-caudal space; buccopharyngeal denticles cover the entire palate and floor of mouth; long claspers of adult males are slender, strongly depressed, inner length about 8-11% TL, reaching to level of second dorsal-fin origin; the lower edge of spiracle usually at level with lower edge of eye; anal-fin insertion is slightly anterior to its apex; 76-80 precaudal vertebral centra; 33-35 monospondylous centra; dorsal color light yellowish grey with numerous small, diffuse-edged white spots in staggered, irregular rows on postspiracular head and body; the light and dark tonal coloration are not well demarcated; bases and inner lobe of dorsal fins of juveniles (<400 mm TL) with bases and inner lobe whitish and strongly contrasted to distal part of fin; caudal fin of juveniles not distinctly white-edged. [3345]
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=3825;
shark-references Species-ID=3825;