The Sharpnose smoothhound (Mustelus dorsalis) is a saltwater fish of the family Triakidae that grows up to 64 cm.
Description
The Sharpnose smoothhound is a houndshark (Triakidae) from coastal waters of the eastern Pacific, off Central and South America. The species grows to about 64 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 Sharpnose smoothhound?
The Sharpnose smoothhound has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Sharpnose smoothhound live?
The Sharpnose smoothhound lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Sharpnose smoothhound get?
The Sharpnose smoothhound grows to a maximum of about 64 cm.
Is the Sharpnose smoothhound dangerous to humans?
No, the Sharpnose smoothhound is harmless to humans.
Is the Sharpnose smoothhound edible?
Yes, the Sharpnose smoothhound is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Mustelus
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