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The Japanese smoothhound (Mustelus griseus) is a saltwater fish of the family Triakidae that grows up to 87 cm.
Asia: China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea (North), Korea (South) and others
Description
The Japanese smoothhound is a houndshark (Triakidae) from coastal waters of the northwest Pacific, off East Asia. The species grows to about 87 cm and has a slender, grey-brown, streamlined body with large oval eyes and flattened molars. As a bottom-oriented hunter it lives over sand and mud bottoms of the continental shelf and crushes crabs, crustaceans and molluscs. It bears live young. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Japanese smoothhound?
The Japanese smoothhound has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Japanese smoothhound live?
The Japanese smoothhound lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea (North), Korea (South) and others
How big does the Japanese smoothhound get?
The Japanese smoothhound grows to a maximum of about 87 cm.
Is the Japanese smoothhound dangerous to humans?
No, the Japanese smoothhound is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Japanese smoothhound edible?
Yes, the Japanese smoothhound is commonly eaten.
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