Gray Smoothhound
Mustelus californicus
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 1.2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slim inshore shark of the eastern Pacific shelf, it works muddy bays and offshore flats for crabs, ghost shrimp and small fish. Females give birth to two to five live pups nourished by a yolk sac placenta, and the species reaches a bit over a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Triakidae › Mustelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271381.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gray Smoothhound live?
- The Gray Smoothhound (Mustelus californicus) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- Is the Gray Smoothhound dangerous to divers?
- The Gray Smoothhound is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gray Smoothhound get?
- The Gray Smoothhound grows to about 1.2 m.