Aiguillat commun

Squalus acanthias

Vulnerable Saltwater

Longueur maximale

160,0 cm

Poids maximum

9,1 kg

Couleur

Gray to brownish-gray back with …

Plage de profondeur

0-1978m

Famille

Sphyrnidae

Catégorie

Food Fish

À propos

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
Plage de profondeur	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

Type d'eau

Saltwater

Plage de profondeur

0-1978m

Aire de répartition

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

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

Aiguillat commun faces significant threats to its wild populations.

Comestibilité et gastronomie

Goût

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.

Informations sur la pêche

Poisson de pêche sportive

Oui

Taxonomy

Ordre	Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks)
Famille	Sphyrnidae (Hammerhead sharks)
Espèces	Squalus acanthias

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Aiguillat commun
Spanish	Mielga

Foire aux questions

Can you eat Aiguillat commun?

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 Aiguillat commun get?

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

Where is Aiguillat commun found?

Is Aiguillat commun endangered?

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

What family does Aiguillat commun belong to?

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