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Gummy shark

Mustelus lenticulatus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Knorpelfische)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Grundhaie)
Family
Triakidae
Genus
Mustelus
Species
Mustelus lenticulatus (Gummy shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Musola austral
French Emissole grivelée
Russian Акула кунья новозеландская
Arabic كلب البحر الأملس مُبقَّع مصب النهر

Similar Species in Mustelus

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Australischer Glatthai
Mustelus antarcticus
Least Concern
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Gepunkteter Glatthai
Mustelus punctulatus
Vulnerable
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Glatthai
Mustelus asterias
Not Evaluated
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Glatthai
Mustelus canis
Near Threatened
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Glatthai
Mustelus mustelus
Not Evaluated
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White-fin smooth-hound
Mustelus widodoi
Vulnerable
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Gray smooth hound
Mustelus californicus
Least Concern
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Gummy dogfish
Mustelus manazo
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gummy shark?
The scientific name of Gummy shark is Mustelus lenticulatus. It belongs to the genus Mustelus.
What is the conservation status of Gummy shark?
Gummy shark (Mustelus lenticulatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Gummy shark belong to?
Gummy shark (Mustelus lenticulatus) belongs to the genus Mustelus, which is part of the taxonomic family Triakidae.
Is Gummy shark endangered?
No, Gummy shark (Mustelus lenticulatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Gummy shark belong to?
Gummy shark (Mustelus lenticulatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Gummy shark?
The closest relatives of Gummy shark in the genus Mustelus include Australischer Glatthai, Gepunkteter Glatthai, Glatthai, Glatthai, Glatthai.

Genus Mustelus — 20 Species

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Australischer Glatthai
Mustelus antarcticus
LC 🐾
Gepunkteter Glatthai
Mustelus punctulatus
VU 🐾
Glatthai
Mustelus asterias
NE 🐾
Glatthai
Mustelus canis
NT 🐾
Glatthai
Mustelus mustelus
NE
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Gummy shark
Mustelus lenticulatus
LC
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White-fin smooth-hound
Mustelus widodoi
VU 🐾
Sharp-tooth smooth hound
Mustelus dorsalis
VU 🐾
Narrownose smooth hound
Mustelus schmitti
CR 🐾
Gulf smoothhound
Mustelus sinusmexicanus
LC 🐾
Starspotted smooth-hound
Mustelus stevensi
LC 🐾
Striped smooth hound
Mustelus fasciatus
CR 🐾
Whitemargin smoothhound
Mustelus albipinnis
LC 🐾
Brown smooth hound
Mustelus henlei
LC 🐾
Arabian smooth hound
Mustelus mosis
NT 🐾
Dusky smooth-hound
Mustelus palumbes
LC 🐾
Sicklefin smooth hound
Mustelus lunulatus
LC 🐾
Smalleye smooth hound
Mustelus higmani
EN 🐾
Smooth hound
Mustelus mento
CR 🐾
Eastern spotted gummy shark
Mustelus walkeri
DD
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