Spiny Dogfish

Squalus acanthias

Vulnerable Saltwater

Comprimento Máximo

160,0 cm

Peso Máximo

9,1 kg

Cor

Gray to brownish-gray back with …

Faixa de Profundidade

0-1978m

Família

Sphyrnidae

Categoria

Food Fish

Sobre

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
Faixa de Profundidade	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 Água

Saltwater

Faixa de Profundidade

0-1978m

Distribuição 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

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

Spiny Dogfish faces significant threats to its wild populations.

Comestibilidade e Culinária

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.

Informações de Pesca

Peixe Esportivo

Sim

Taxonomy

Ordem	Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks)
Família	Sphyrnidae (Hammerhead sharks)
Espécies	Squalus acanthias

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Aiguillat commun
Spanish	Mielga

Perguntas Frequentes

Can you eat Spiny Dogfish?

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 Spiny Dogfish get?

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

Where is Spiny Dogfish found?

Is Spiny Dogfish endangered?

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

What family does Spiny Dogfish belong to?

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