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Smooth hound

Mustelus mento

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 mento (Smooth hound)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Musola fina

French Emissole fine

Arabic كلب البحر الأملس الرَّقيق

Similar Species in Mustelus

Mustelus lenticulatus

Least Concern

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Gray smooth hound

Mustelus californicus

Least Concern

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White-fin smooth-hound

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Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Smooth hound?

The scientific name of Smooth hound is Mustelus mento. It belongs to the genus Mustelus.

What is the conservation status of Smooth hound?

Smooth hound (Mustelus mento) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Smooth hound live?

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 Smooth hound belong to?

Smooth hound (Mustelus mento) belongs to the genus Mustelus, which is part of the taxonomic family Triakidae.

Is Smooth hound endangered?

Yes, Smooth hound (Mustelus mento) 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 Smooth hound belong to?

Smooth hound (Mustelus mento) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Smooth hound?

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