🐾

Bico doce

Mustelus canis

Near Threatened

On this page

About

The Atlantic Smooth Dogfish (Mustelus canis) is a species in the genus Mustelus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)

Species

Mustelus canis (Bico doce)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Inu-hoshizame

Spanish Boca blanca

French Chien de mer gris et roux

German Glatthai

Portuguese Bico doce

Russian акула американская кунья

Arabic كلب البحر الأملس النَّاعم

Similar Species in Mustelus

Critically Endangered

🐾

Canejo malhado

Mustelus fasciatus

Critically Endangered

View all species in Mustelus →

Explore More

Compare Species

vs Cação vs Cação vs Cacao antárctico vs Caneja

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bico doce?

The scientific name of Bico doce is Mustelus canis. It belongs to the genus Mustelus.

What is the conservation status of Bico doce?

Bico doce (Mustelus canis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bico doce live?

Bico doce is found in Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Venezuela.

What family does Bico doce belong to?

Bico doce (Mustelus canis) belongs to the genus Mustelus, which is part of the taxonomic family Triakidae.

What kingdom does Bico doce belong to?

Bico doce (Mustelus canis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Bico doce?

The closest relatives of Bico doce in the genus Mustelus include Cação, Cação, Cacao antárctico, Caneja, Caneja.