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Dusky Smooth-hound
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Sharks & rays

Dusky Smooth-hound

Mustelus canis (Mitchill, 1815)

NT Near Threatened

Names

EnglishDusky Smooth-hound
DutchDonkere toonhaai
SpanishMusola pintada
Chinese美星鲨
Scientific nameMustelus canis (Mitchill, 1815)

About this species

The dusky smooth-hound (Mustelus canis), also called the smooth dogfish or the dog shark, is a species of houndshark in the family Triakidae. This shark is an olive grey or brown in color, and may have shades of yellow or grayish white. Females live to 16 years and males have a lifespan of 10 years. M. canis was the first shark recognised to have viral infections.

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Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassElasmobranchii
OrderCarcharhiniformes
FamilyTriakidae
GenusMustelus

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