description Grey smoothhound Overview
The grey smoothhound is an extant houndshark of the eastern Pacific, occurring from California southward to the Gulf of California. It was described by Gill in 1864 and belongs to the family Triakidae, the group that includes smoothhounds and related houndsharks. Its distribution identifies it as a regional Pacific shark associated with the coastal waters of western North America.
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Where does the grey smoothhound live?
The grey smoothhound is found in the eastern Pacific, from California southward to the Gulf of California. Its distribution is centered along the Pacific coast of North America.
What family does the grey smoothhound belong to?
It belongs to the family Triakidae. Triakidae is the shark family that includes smoothhounds and related houndsharks.
When was the grey smoothhound described?
Gill described the grey smoothhound in 1864. It is an extant species, so the name refers to a living eastern Pacific shark.
Is the grey smoothhound a true smoothhound?
Yes, it is described as an extant houndshark in the family Triakidae. That family grouping is why the common name uses smoothhound.
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