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Kitsune-hoshizame (Smalleye smooth hound)

Mustelus higmani

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索動物)
Class
Chondrichthyes (軟骨魚綱)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (メジロザメ目)
Family
Triakidae
Genus
Mustelus
Species
Mustelus higmani (Kitsune-hoshizame)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Kitsune-hoshizame
Spanish Cazón
French Emissole ti-yeux
Portuguese Cação

Similar Species in Mustelus

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Hoshibuka
Mustelus antarcticus
Least Concern
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Hoshizame
Mustelus manazo
Endangered
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Inu-hoshizame
Mustelus canis
Near Threatened
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Shirozame
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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Humpback smooth hound
Mustelus whitneyi
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kitsune-hoshizame?
The scientific name of Kitsune-hoshizame is Mustelus higmani. It belongs to the genus Mustelus.
What is the conservation status of Kitsune-hoshizame?
Kitsune-hoshizame (Mustelus higmani) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Kitsune-hoshizame live?
Kitsune-hoshizame is found in Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Kitsune-hoshizame belong to?
Kitsune-hoshizame (Mustelus higmani) belongs to the genus Mustelus, which is part of the taxonomic family Triakidae.
Is Kitsune-hoshizame endangered?
Yes, Kitsune-hoshizame (Mustelus higmani) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Kitsune-hoshizame belong to?
Kitsune-hoshizame (Mustelus higmani) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Kitsune-hoshizame?
The closest relatives of Kitsune-hoshizame in the genus Mustelus include Hoshibuka, Hoshizame, Inu-hoshizame, Shirozame, Sharp-tooth smooth hound.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Mustelus — 20 Species

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Hoshibuka
Mustelus antarcticus
LC 🐾
Hoshizame
Mustelus manazo
EN 🐾
Inu-hoshizame
Mustelus canis
NT
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Kitsune-hoshizame
Mustelus higmani
EN
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Shirozame
Mustelus griseus
EN 🐾
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 🐾
smooth hound
Mustelus mustelus
NE 🐾
Smooth hound
Mustelus mento
CR 🐾
smooth hound, starry smooth hound
Mustelus asterias
NE 🐾
Eastern spotted gummy shark
Mustelus walkeri
DD
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