Author: (Garman, 1913)
FBname: Striped smooth-hound
Comments: Found on the continental shelf.  Newbies are found on beaches of between 1 and 5 m depth, juveniles occupy  inshore waters at between 15 and 50 m, and adults are found down to 50 and on upper slopes of up to 250 m in depth (Ref. 56500).  Presumably feeds on crustaceans and other benthic invertebrates.  Ovoviviparous, embryos feed solely on yolk (Ref. 50449).  Size at birth at or below about 39 cm.  Utilized fresh-frozen and dried salted for human consumption.