Narrowfin Smooth-Hound
Mustelus norrisi
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 1–100 m
- Max size: 1.1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
A small smoothhound of muddy and sandy continental shelves, it works the bottom for crabs, shrimps and bony fishes down to around 80 metres. It bears live young, between 7 and 14 in a litter, each pup already about 30 centimetres long at birth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Triakidae › Mustelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271392.
FAQ
- How deep does the Narrowfin Smooth-Hound live?
- The Narrowfin Smooth-Hound (Mustelus norrisi) is typically found at 1–100 m.
- Is the Narrowfin Smooth-Hound dangerous to divers?
- The Narrowfin Smooth-Hound is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Narrowfin Smooth-Hound get?
- The Narrowfin Smooth-Hound grows to about 1.1 m.