Leopard shark
Triakis semifasciata
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The leopard shark lives along the Pacific coast of North America, from Oregon to Mexico. It has black saddle markings and large spots on its back. It forms schools in bays and estuaries, over sand or mud near reefs and kelp beds. It reaches about 2 metres.
- Scientific name
- Triakis semifasciata
- Family
- Triakidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Triakidae
- Order
- Carcharhiniformes
- Synonyms
- Mustelus felis, Triakis californica, Triakis semifasciatum
Origin
- Native region
- América do Norte
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 198 cm
- Lifespan
- 20 years
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Bottom
- Diet
- Carnivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Livebearer
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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