Triakis semifasciata Breeding Information

Species:	Triakis semifasciata
Has Successfully been bred and raised in captivity Reference: http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/mo/moe.pdf
Class:	C
Synonyms:	Mustelus felis, Triakis semifasciatum
Environment:	Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range ? - 91 m (Ref. 9253 ), usually ? - 6 m (Ref. 55312 ). Subtropical; 45°N - 19°N, 126°W - 105°W (Ref. 55312 )
Size/Weight/Age:	Maturity: Lm 105.0, range 100 - 129 cm Max length : 198 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 244 ); 180.0 cm TL (female); common length : 160 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. ); max. published weight: 18.4 kg (Ref. 40637 ); max. reported age: 30 years (Ref. 6145 )
Distribution:	Eastern Pacific: Oregon, USA to the Gulf of California.
Description:
Biology:	Found in shallow water from the intertidal to deeper waters, most commonly in enclosed muddy bays; including estuaries and lagoons (S. Wilson, pers. comm.). Prefer sandy areas, mud flats, and bottoms strewn with rocks near rocky reefs and kelp beds. Feed mainly on crabs, shrimps, bony fish, fish eggs, clam necks and innkeeper worms among a large variety of food in its diet. Form mixed schools. Ovoviviparous (aplacental), with 4 to 29 young in a litter. Utilized fresh or frozen for human consumption.
Data Sheet:	http://www.fishbase.org/summary/2543
WoRMS:	http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Triakis semifasciata
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