Life Cycle
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Distinct pairing with embrace (Ref. 205). Viviparous, placental (Ref. 50449).
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.
- Recorder
- Kent E. Carpenter
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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- Kent E. Carpenter