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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 (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Chondrichthyes (연골어류)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (흉상어목)
Family
Triakidae
Genus
Mustelus
Species
Mustelus higmani (Smalleye smooth hound)

Names in Other Languages

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

Similar Species in Mustelus

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Kae-sang-ǒ
Mustelus griseus
Endangered
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Pyǒl-sang-ǒ
Mustelus manazo
Endangered
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Gray smooth hound
Mustelus californicus
Least Concern
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Humpback smooth hound
Mustelus whitneyi
Critically Endangered
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Australian smooth hound
Mustelus antarcticus
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 Smalleye smooth hound?
The scientific name of Smalleye smooth hound is Mustelus higmani. It belongs to the genus Mustelus.
What is the conservation status of Smalleye smooth hound?
Smalleye smooth hound (Mustelus higmani) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Smalleye smooth hound live?
Smalleye smooth hound 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 Smalleye smooth hound belong to?
Smalleye smooth hound (Mustelus higmani) belongs to the genus Mustelus, which is part of the taxonomic family Triakidae.
Is Smalleye smooth hound endangered?
Yes, Smalleye smooth hound (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 Smalleye smooth hound belong to?
Smalleye smooth hound (Mustelus higmani) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Smalleye smooth hound?
The closest relatives of Smalleye smooth hound in the genus Mustelus include Kae-sang-ǒ, Pyǒl-sang-ǒ, Humpback smooth hound, Gray smooth hound, Gummy shark.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Mustelus — 20 Species

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Kae-sang-ǒ
Mustelus griseus
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Pyǒl-sang-ǒ
Mustelus manazo
EN 🐾
Humpback smooth hound
Mustelus whitneyi
CR 🐾
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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Smalleye smooth hound
Mustelus higmani
EN
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smooth hound
Mustelus mustelus
NE
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