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    Species: Heterodontus francisci
    Has Successfully been bred and raised in captivity
    Reference: http://www.tropicorium.com/Trop_Sharks.html
    Class: A
    Synonyms: Cestracion francisci
    Environment: Marine; demersal; depth range 2 - 150 m (Ref. 9253 ), usually 2 - 11 m (Ref. 9253 )
    Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 122 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 247 ); common length : 97.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 247 ); max. reported age: 12 years (Ref. 72467 ) Length at first maturit - Lm ?, range 59 - ? cm
    Distribution: Eastern Pacific: central California, USA to the Gulf of California, and probably Ecuador and Peru.
    Description:
    Biology: Sluggish, nocturnal, and mostly solitary species. Inhabit rocky bottoms, kelp beds, sandy draws between rocks, on sand flats, deep crevices and small caves and also large underwater caverns. Adults tend to return to the same resting place every day (Ref. 43278 ). Feed on benthic invertebrates, especially sea urchins, crabs and probably abalone, also fishes. Oviparous (Ref. 50449 ). May bite back when harassed. Has broad muscular paired fins used as limbs for clambering on the bottom. Catch reduced to fish meal; fin spines used in production of jewels.
    Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=739
    WoRMS: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Heterodontus francisci
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