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Sphyrna corona Springer, 1940 Scalloped bonnethead |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Sphyrnidae (Hammerhead, bonnethead, or scoophead sharks) | |||
| Max. size: | 92 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: southern Mexico to northern Peru, probably including the Gulf of California. | |||
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| Biology: | Found on the continental shelf, presumably inshore. Viviparous, presumably with 2 young per litter. Probably the smallest species of hammerhead. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 07 February 2019 (A2bcd) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||