Arabian smooth-hound (Mustelus mosis)

Scientific name: Mustelus mosis Hemprich & Ehrenberg, 1899

Arabian smooth-hound (Mustelus mosis)

The Arabian smooth-hound (Mustelus mosis) is a marine fish of the family Triakidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Red Sea and East Africa to Maldives, India and Sri Lanka.

Biology

Occurs in continental waters, both inshore and offshore. Sometimes seen on coral reefs. Feeds on small bottom fishes, mollusks, and crustaceans. Viviparous. Caught by shore anglers. Readily lives in captivity. Utilized as a foodfish.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Mustelus mosis
Family
Triakidae (Houndsharks)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
150
Depth range
20–250 m (66–820 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 20 - 250 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and East Africa to Maldives, India and Sri Lanka.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes
Resilience
Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Fec=4)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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