AnAge entry for Isurus oxyrinchus

Classification (HAGRID: 01798)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Chondrichthyes (Taxon entry)
            Order: Lamniformes
                Family: Lamnidae
                    Genus: Isurus
Species
Isurus oxyrinchus
Common name
Shortfin mako
Synonyms
Isurus glaucus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
25 years (wild)
Source
ref. 822
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

Unverified estimates suggest these animals may live up to 28 years [0454].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
5,475 days
Male sexual maturity
Litter size
12.5 (viviparous)
Interbirth interval
1,095 days
Adult weight
278,190 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 159924
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 57983
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