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Humpback smooth hound

Mustelus whitneyi

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Found in Chile. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (軟骨魚綱)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (メジロザメ目)

Species

Mustelus whitneyi (Humpback smooth hound)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Musola prieta

French Emissole piruche

Arabic كلب البحر أملس مُقوَّس الظَّهر

Similar Species in Mustelus

White-fin smooth-hound

Mustelus lenticulatus

Least Concern

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Sharp-tooth smooth hound

Mustelus dorsalis

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Humpback smooth hound?

The scientific name of Humpback smooth hound is Mustelus whitneyi. It belongs to the genus Mustelus.

What is the conservation status of Humpback smooth hound?

Humpback smooth hound (Mustelus whitneyi) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Humpback smooth hound live?

Humpback smooth hound is found in Found in Chile. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile.

What family does Humpback smooth hound belong to?

Humpback smooth hound (Mustelus whitneyi) belongs to the genus Mustelus, which is part of the taxonomic family Triakidae.

Is Humpback smooth hound endangered?

Yes, Humpback smooth hound (Mustelus whitneyi) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Humpback smooth hound belong to?

Humpback smooth hound (Mustelus whitneyi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Humpback smooth hound?

The closest relatives of Humpback smooth hound in the genus Mustelus include Hoshibuka, Hoshizame, Inu-hoshizame, Kitsune-hoshizame, Shirozame.