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Japanese gray smooth hound

Mustelus griseus

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (สัตว์)

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)

Carcharhiniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามครีบดำ)

Species

Mustelus griseus (Japanese gray smooth hound)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Kae-sang-ǒ

Japanese Shirozame

Spanish Musola gris

French Emissole côtière

Russian акула серая кунья

Arabic كلب البحر الأملس نظيف

Vietnamese Cá Nhám tro

Similar Species in Mustelus

Near Threatened

Mustelus manazo

Sharp-tooth smooth hound

Mustelus dorsalis

Gray smooth hound

Mustelus californicus

Mustelus lenticulatus

White-fin smooth-hound

Mustelus widodoi

Humpback smooth hound

Mustelus whitneyi

Critically Endangered

Australian smooth hound

Mustelus antarcticus

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สัตว์

สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง

ปลากระดูกอ่อน

อันดับปลาฉลามครีบดำ

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese gray smooth hound?

The scientific name of Japanese gray smooth hound is Mustelus griseus. It belongs to the genus Mustelus.

What is the conservation status of Japanese gray smooth hound?

Japanese gray smooth hound (Mustelus griseus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Japanese gray smooth hound live?

Japanese gray smooth hound is found in Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Japanese gray smooth hound belong to?

Japanese gray smooth hound (Mustelus griseus) belongs to the genus Mustelus, which is part of the taxonomic family Triakidae.

Is Japanese gray smooth hound endangered?

Yes, Japanese gray smooth hound (Mustelus griseus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Japanese gray smooth hound belong to?

Japanese gray smooth hound (Mustelus griseus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Japanese gray smooth hound?

The closest relatives of Japanese gray smooth hound in the genus Mustelus include Chalarm Noo, Australian smooth hound, Gummy dogfish, Humpback smooth hound, Gray smooth hound.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Mustelus — 20 Species

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Australian smooth hound

Mustelus antarcticus

Mustelus manazo

Humpback smooth hound

Mustelus whitneyi

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Japanese gray smooth hound

Mustelus griseus

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Gray smooth hound

Mustelus californicus

Mustelus lenticulatus

White-fin smooth-hound

Mustelus widodoi

Sharp-tooth smooth hound

Mustelus dorsalis

Narrownose smooth hound

Mustelus schmitti

Gulf smoothhound

Mustelus sinusmexicanus

Starspotted smooth-hound

Mustelus stevensi

Striped smooth hound

Mustelus fasciatus

Black spotted smooth hound

Mustelus punctulatus

Whitemargin smoothhound

Mustelus albipinnis

Brown smooth hound

Mustelus henlei

Dusky smooth-hound

Mustelus palumbes

Sicklefin smooth hound

Mustelus lunulatus

Atlantic Smooth Dogfish

Smalleye smooth hound

Mustelus higmani

Data verified มีนาคม 2026

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