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Mustelus punctulatus Risso, 1827 Blackspotted smooth-hound |
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| 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. | |||
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| 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 | |||