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Gray smooth hound

Mustelus californicus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hewan)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family
Triakidae
Genus
Mustelus
Species
Mustelus californicus (Gray smooth hound)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cazón gris
French Emissole grise
Arabic كلب البحر أملس رمادي

Similar Species in Mustelus

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Australian smooth hound
Mustelus antarcticus
Least Concern
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Gummy dogfish
Mustelus manazo
Endangered
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Humpback smooth hound
Mustelus whitneyi
Critically Endangered
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Japanese gray smooth hound
Mustelus griseus
Endangered
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Gummy shark
Mustelus lenticulatus
Least Concern
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White-fin smooth-hound
Mustelus widodoi
Vulnerable
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Sharp-tooth smooth hound
Mustelus dorsalis
Vulnerable
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Australian grey smooth-hound
Mustelus ravidus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gray smooth hound?
The scientific name of Gray smooth hound is Mustelus californicus. It belongs to the genus Mustelus.
What is the conservation status of Gray smooth hound?
Gray smooth hound (Mustelus californicus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Gray smooth hound belong to?
Gray smooth hound (Mustelus californicus) belongs to the genus Mustelus, which is part of the taxonomic family Triakidae.
Is Gray smooth hound endangered?
No, Gray smooth hound (Mustelus californicus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Gray smooth hound belong to?
Gray smooth hound (Mustelus californicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Gray smooth hound?
The closest relatives of Gray smooth hound in the genus Mustelus include Australian grey smooth-hound, Australian smooth hound, Gummy dogfish, Humpback smooth hound, Japanese gray smooth hound.

Genus Mustelus — 20 Species

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Australian grey smooth-hound
Mustelus ravidus
LC 🐾
Australian smooth hound
Mustelus antarcticus
LC 🐾
Gummy dogfish
Mustelus manazo
EN 🐾
Humpback smooth hound
Mustelus whitneyi
CR 🐾
Japanese gray smooth hound
Mustelus griseus
EN
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Gray smooth hound
Mustelus californicus
LC
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Gummy shark
Mustelus lenticulatus
LC 🐾
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 🐾
Black spotted smooth hound
Mustelus punctulatus
VU 🐾
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 🐾
Atlantic Smooth Dogfish
Mustelus canis
NT
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