Fin's Fish Guide
The Gummy dogfish (Mustelus manazo) is a saltwater fish of the family Triakidae that grows up to 220 cm.
Northwest Pacific; muddy and sandy bottoms from the intertidal zone to ~360 m.
Description
The starspotted smoothhound is a houndshark (Triakidae) from the northwestern Pacific. The species has a slender, greyish body with white spots and blunt, plate-like teeth with which it cracks hard-shelled prey. It lives from the intertidal zone to at least 360 m deep on mud and sand bottoms. As a bottom hunter it feeds mainly on crabs and other crustaceans, molluscs and small fishes. It is viviparous. Owing to fishing pressure the species is considered endangered. It is small and harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Gummy dogfish?
The Gummy dogfish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a spots pattern. White spots and blunt molar teeth for crushing crabs; small shark threatened by fishing.
Where does the Gummy dogfish live?
The Gummy dogfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Northwest Pacific; muddy and sandy bottoms from the intertidal zone to ~360 m.
How big does the Gummy dogfish get?
The Gummy dogfish grows to a maximum of about 220 cm.
Is the Gummy dogfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Gummy dogfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Gummy dogfish edible?
Yes, the Gummy dogfish is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Mustelus
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