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smooth hound

Mustelus mustelus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

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

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Boca blanca
French émissole lisse
German Glatthai
Portuguese Caneja
Russian акула кунья
Arabic Girsh
Turkish Adi köpekbalığı

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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Gray smooth hound
Mustelus californicus
Least Concern
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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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Australian grey smooth-hound
Mustelus ravidus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of smooth hound?
The scientific name of smooth hound is Mustelus mustelus. It belongs to the genus Mustelus.
Where does smooth hound live?
smooth hound is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does smooth hound belong to?
smooth hound (Mustelus mustelus) belongs to the genus Mustelus, which is part of the taxonomic family Triakidae.
What kingdom does smooth hound belong to?
smooth hound (Mustelus mustelus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of smooth hound?
The closest relatives of smooth hound in the genus Mustelus include Australian grey smooth-hound, Australian smooth hound, Gummy dogfish, Humpback smooth hound, Japanese gray smooth hound.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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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 🐾
Gray smooth hound
Mustelus californicus
LC 🐾
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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