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Scylliogaleus quecketti
Boulenger, 1902
Flapnose houndshark
Classification: Elasmobranchii Carcharhiniformes Triakidae
Reference of the original description
Description of a new South African galeid selachian. Annals and Magazine of Natural History, (Series 7), 10, 51–52
Description of a new South African galeid selachian. Annals and Magazine of Natural History, (Series 7), 10, 51–52
Image of the original description
Scylliogaleus quecketti Boulenger, 1902
Scylliogaleus quecketti Boulenger, 1902
Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Scylliogaleus queketti
Scylliogaleus queketti
Description :
Citation: Scylliogaleus quecketti Boulenger, 1902: In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 02/2025
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Scylliogaleus quecketti Boulenger, 1902, © FAO, www.fish-base.org
Scylliogaleus quecketti Boulenger, 1902, © FAO, www.fish-base.org
Common names
Cazón mosqueador, 
Virli à clapet, 
Flapnose houndshark
Cazón mosqueador, Virli à clapet, Flapnose houndshark
Short Description
A blunt-nosed houndshark with large, fused nasal flaps, and small, blunt, pebble-like teeth; 2nd dorsal fin as large as 1st [536]. Grey above, cream below; newborn with white rear edges on dorsal, anal and caudal fins [536].
A blunt-nosed houndshark with large, fused nasal flaps, and small, blunt, pebble-like teeth; 2nd dorsal fin as large as 1st [536]. Grey above, cream below; newborn with white rear edges on dorsal, anal and caudal fins [536].
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Natal and northeastern Cape in South Africa. Source: www.gbif.org
Western Indian Ocean: Natal and northeastern Cape in South Africa. Source: www.gbif.org
Human uses
fisheries: subsistence fisheries; gamefish: yes
fisheries: subsistence fisheries; gamefish: yes
Biology
Viviparous, placental [733]. With 2 to 4 young in a litter [517] [536]. Size at birth about 34 cm [517]. Gestation period is 9 to 10 months [517]. Distinct pairing with embrace [17086]. Feeds on squids and crustaceans [517] [536].
Viviparous, placental [733]. With 2 to 4 young in a litter [517] [536]. Size at birth about 34 cm [517]. Gestation period is 9 to 10 months [517]. Distinct pairing with embrace [17086]. Feeds on squids and crustaceans [517] [536].
Habitat
demersal; marine
demersal; marine
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=6380;
shark-references Species-ID=6380;
