The Banded houndshark (Triakis scyllium) is a brackish-water fish of the family Triakidae that grows up to 150 cm.
Description
The banded houndshark is a houndshark (Triakidae) from shallow coastal waters of the northwest Pacific, off East Asia. The species grows to about 1.5 metres and has a slender, grey body with dark saddle marks and spots, a blunt snout and small teeth. As a sluggish bottom-dweller it lives over sand and reef bottoms and in seagrass and hunts small fish, crustaceans and molluscs. This shy shark is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Banded houndshark?
The Banded houndshark has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Banded houndshark live?
The Banded houndshark lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Banded houndshark get?
The Banded houndshark grows to a maximum of about 150 cm.
Is the Banded houndshark dangerous to humans?
No, the Banded houndshark is harmless to humans.
Is the Banded houndshark edible?
Yes, the Banded houndshark is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Triakis
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