Mielga

Squalus acanthias

Vulnerable Saltwater

Longitud Máxima

160,0 cm

Peso Máximo

9,1 kg

Color

Gray to brownish-gray back with …

Rango de Profundidad

0-1978m

Familia

Sphyrnidae

Categoría

Food Fish

Acerca de

The spiny dogfish is one of the most abundant shark species worldwide. Named for the venomous spine in front of each dorsal fin, it has the longest known gestation period of any vertebrate at nearly two years.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	160,0 cm
Maximum Weight	9,1 kg
Rango de Profundidad	0-1978m

Coloration

Gray to brownish-gray back with a row of small white spots along each side that fade with age; belly pale white to cream; countershaded with a clear pale margin along the pectoral and pelvic fins.

Habitat & Distribution

Estuaries

Tipo de Agua

Saltwater

Rango de Profundidad

0-1978m

Distribución Geográfica

Cosmopolitan in cold to temperate shelf waters of the North Atlantic, North Pacific, Mediterranean, and Black Sea. Congregates in large schools on continental shelf and slope from intertidal to 900 m depth.

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Conservation Status

Vulnerable IUCN Red List

Mielga is classified as Vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Mielga faces significant threats to its wild populations.

Comestibilidad y Gastronomía

Sabor

Firm, lean white flesh with a mild flavor; a traditional component of British fish-and-chips under the name 'rock salmon.' Vulnerable status — sustainable sourcing is important.

Información de Pesca

Pez de Pesca Deportiva

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Taxonomy

Orden	Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks)
Familia	Sphyrnidae (Hammerhead sharks)
Especies	Squalus acanthias

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Aiguillat commun
Spanish	Mielga

Preguntas Frecuentes

Can you eat Mielga?

Firm, lean white flesh with a mild flavor; a traditional component of British fish-and-chips under the name 'rock salmon.' Vulnerable status — sustainable sourcing is important.

How big does Mielga get?

Mielga can grow up to 160.0 cm long and weigh 9.1 kg.

Where is Mielga found?

Is Mielga endangered?

The conservation status of Mielga is Vulnerable according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Mielga belong to?

Mielga (Squalus acanthias) belongs to the family Sphyrnidae (Hammerhead sharks) in the order Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks).