gray smoothhound

Mustelus californicus

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gray smoothhound is a marine fish from Eastern Pacific. It inhabits marine waters. The largest recorded length is 116 cm.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Triakidae
Genus: Mustelus
Maximum length: 116 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Eastern Pacific: northern California, USA to the Gulf of California. At the southern part of its range, this species is sympatric with Mustelus lunulatus , but the two are readily distinguishable.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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