description Common smoothhound Overview
The common smoothhound is a houndshark of the family Triakidae, scientifically known as Mustelus mustelus. It occurs in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea and is associated with coastal marine environments. Carl Linnaeus described the species in 1758, and it is classified as Endangered, making it a species of conservation concern in its native range.
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What is the scientific name of the common smoothhound?
The common smoothhound is Mustelus mustelus. It is a houndshark in the family Triakidae, a group known for smooth skin and flattened grinding teeth.
Where is the common smoothhound found?
It occurs in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The species is associated with coastal marine environments and is often found near the seabed.
Who described the common smoothhound?
Carl Linnaeus described Mustelus mustelus in 1758. That places its formal scientific description in the tenth edition of Systema Naturae era.
How is the common smoothhound different from a typical shark?
Its teeth are adapted for crushing prey such as shellfish rather than tearing large animals. It also has a relatively smooth-bodied appearance typical of houndsharks.
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