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Florida Smooth-hound

Mustelus norrisi

Near Threatened
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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

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Boca Dulce
French Emissole veuve
Portuguese Cação
Arabic كلب البحر الأملس أَرْمَل

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Arabian smooth hound
Mustelus mosis
Near Threatened
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Atlantic Smooth Dogfish
Mustelus canis
Near Threatened
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Australian grey smooth-hound
Mustelus ravidus
Least Concern
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Australian smooth hound
Mustelus antarcticus
Least Concern
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Black spotted smooth hound
Mustelus punctulatus
Vulnerable
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Brown smooth hound
Mustelus henlei
Least Concern
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Dusky smooth-hound
Mustelus palumbes
Least Concern
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Eastern spotted gummy shark
Mustelus walkeri
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Florida Smooth-hound?
The scientific name of Florida Smooth-hound is Mustelus norrisi. It belongs to the genus Mustelus.
What is the conservation status of Florida Smooth-hound?
Florida Smooth-hound (Mustelus norrisi) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Florida Smooth-hound live?
Florida Smooth-hound 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 Florida Smooth-hound belong to?
Florida Smooth-hound (Mustelus norrisi) belongs to the genus Mustelus, which is part of the taxonomic family Triakidae.
What kingdom does Florida Smooth-hound belong to?
Florida Smooth-hound (Mustelus norrisi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Florida Smooth-hound?
The closest relatives of Florida Smooth-hound in the genus Mustelus include Arabian smooth hound, Atlantic Smooth Dogfish, Australian grey smooth-hound, Australian smooth hound, Black spotted smooth hound.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Mustelus — 20 Species

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Arabian smooth hound
Mustelus mosis
NT 🐾
Atlantic Smooth Dogfish
Mustelus canis
NT 🐾
Australian grey smooth-hound
Mustelus ravidus
LC 🐾
Australian smooth hound
Mustelus antarcticus
LC 🐾
Black spotted smooth hound
Mustelus punctulatus
VU 🐾
Brown smooth hound
Mustelus henlei
LC 🐾
Dusky smooth-hound
Mustelus palumbes
LC 🐾
Eastern spotted gummy shark
Mustelus walkeri
DD
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Florida Smooth-hound
Mustelus norrisi
NT
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Gray smooth hound
Mustelus californicus
LC 🐾
Gulf smoothhound
Mustelus sinusmexicanus
LC 🐾
Gummy dogfish
Mustelus manazo
EN 🐾
Gummy shark
Mustelus lenticulatus
LC 🐾
Humpback smooth hound
Mustelus whitneyi
CR 🐾
Japanese gray smooth hound
Mustelus griseus
EN 🐾
Narrownose smooth hound
Mustelus schmitti
CR 🐾
Sharp-tooth smooth hound
Mustelus dorsalis
VU 🐾
Sicklefin smooth hound
Mustelus lunulatus
LC 🐾
Smalleye smooth hound
Mustelus higmani
EN 🐾
smooth hound
Mustelus mustelus
NE
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