Mustelus punctulatus Risso, 1827
Blackspotted smooth-hound
photo by FAO

Family:  Triakidae (Houndsharks), subfamily: Triakinae
Max. size:  190 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Mediterranean to Western Sahara. Confused with Mustelus mustelus and most data for this species were in part attributable to Mustelus mediterraneus.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  An inshore, continental bottom-dwelling shark. Probably a crustacean feeder. Presumably viviparous.
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 04 August 2020 (A2d) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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