Scoliodon laticaudus

Scoliodon laticaudus Müller and Henle, 1838 is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Carcharhinidae (order Carcharhiniformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the spadenose shark.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Scoliodon laticaudus Müller and Henle, 1838 places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

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

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

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