description Starry smoothhound Overview
The starry smoothhound (Mustelus asterias) is a houndshark in the family Triakidae, described by Cloquet in 1819. It inhabits continental shelves and inshore temperate waters of the northeastern Atlantic and is gray or gray-brown with small white spots on its upper surface; adults can reach about 140 cm. Because it overlaps with the common smoothhound, the spots and genetic methods are useful for separating the two species.
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Where is the starry smoothhound found?
Mustelus asterias inhabits continental shelves and inshore temperate waters of the northeastern Atlantic. It is associated with coastal European waters.
Why is it called the starry smoothhound?
Adults are gray or gray-brown and have small white spots on the upper surface. Those star-like markings give the species its common name.
What is the scientific name of the starry smoothhound?
Its scientific name is Mustelus asterias. It is a houndshark in the family Triakidae.
Who described Mustelus asterias?
Cloquet described the starry smoothhound in 1819. The species is classified among the Triakidae houndsharks.
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