Hemitriakis japanica

Hemitriakis japanica (Müller and Henle, 1839) is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Triakidae (order Carcharhiniformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the Japanese topeshark.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Hemitriakis japanica (Müller and Henle, 1839) places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Carcharhiniformes, Hemitriakis japanica exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a chondrichthyes fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Triakidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Triakidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.