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Gummy shark (Mustelus antarcticus)
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Ecological Illustration of Gummy shark (Mustelus antarcticus)
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Triakidae

Gummy shark

Mustelus antarcticus

Females consistently travel farther than males

  • Temperate
  • Local endemic species
  • Restricted distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Oceania
  • Large
  • Temperate fish

Gummy shark is a marine fish found around Eastern Indian Ocean. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 157 cm.

Class
Sharks and Rays
Order
Ground Sharks
Family
Triakidae
Genus
Mustelus
Water type
Marine
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