Iago omanensis (Norman, 1939)

Bigeye houndshark

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Classification	Elasmobranchii \| Carcharhiniformes \| Triakidae \| Galeorhininae
Synonyms	Eugaleus omanensis, Galeorhinus omanensis, ... more
Common names	Requin-hâ à gros yeux, Cazón ojigrande, 大眼前鳍皱唇鲨, ... more

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Main reference

Compagno, L.J.V. 1984. (Ref. 244)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 37.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 244); 58 cm TL (female)

Environment

Bathydemersal; marine; depth range 110 - 2195 m (Ref. 244)

Climate / Range

Deep-water; 30°N - 10°N

Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba (Ref. 9942) and Gulf of Oman to Pakistan and southwestern India. A low-finned, somewhat short-headed Iago is largely sympatric with Iago omanensis at least off southwestern India, and in the Bay of Bengal there is possibly a dwarf, omanensis-like Iago that may or may not be distinct.
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Short description

Brown or grey dorsally, lighter below; dorsal and caudal fins may have darker tips and leading edges (Ref. 5485).

Found on the continental shelf and slope. Water temperature: 16-25°C. Oxygen level: 0.2-2.4 ppm. Feeds on bony fishes (mostly lanternfishes) and cephalopods. Sexual dimorphism by size exists. Viviparous (with a yolk-sac placenta), with probably 2 to 10 young in a litter. Utilized fresh for human consumption.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries


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