Blackspotted Smooth-Hound (Mustelus punctulatus)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Mustelus punctulatus
- Common name
- Blackspotted Smooth-Hound
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Triakidae
- Genus
- Mustelus
- Size
- 40–110 cm
- Depth
- 0–400 m
- IUCN status
- Data deficient (DD)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- sandy-bottom, muddy-bottom
- Behaviours
- benthic, solitary
- Ocean zones
- East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean
Description
Small coastal shark (40-110 cm) white-grey with black spots. Coastal benthic habitat (0-400 m) Indo-Pacific. Conservation: data deficient. Diving: possible coast.
Photo of Blackspotted Smooth-Hound
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Blackspotted Smooth-Hound?
- Blackspotted Smooth-Hound (Mustelus punctulatus) reaches 40–110 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Blackspotted Smooth-Hound?
- Blackspotted Smooth-Hound is found between 0–400 m deep.
- Is the Blackspotted Smooth-Hound dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Blackspotted Smooth-Hound?
- IUCN status: Data deficient (DD).
- Where can you find the Blackspotted Smooth-Hound?
- Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.
Other species in the genus Mustelus
- Mustelus asterias - Starry smooth-hound
- Mustelus henlei - Brown smooth-hound
- Mustelus mustelus - Common smooth-hound
Other species in the family Triakidae
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 105823)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2418361)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia