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Life Cycle

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Distinct pairing with embrace (Ref. 205). Viviparous, placental (Ref. 50449).
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Armi G. Torres
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Biology

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Commonly found close inshore. Forms large schools. Feeds on small bony fishes and cephalopods. Viviparous (with a yolk-sac placenta), 1 to 6 young per litter. Size at birth 51 to 64 cm. Presumably eaten fresh and dried salted.
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Kent E. Carpenter
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Importance

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fisheries: minor commercial; price category: medium; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family
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