Arabian smooth-hound (Mustelus mosis) fish species and information / pictures of Arabian smooth-hound - Mustelus mosis

Arabian smooth-hound (Mustelus mosis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Mustelus mosis

Common Name
Arabian smooth-hound

Biology
Occurs in continental waters, both inshore and offshore (Ref. 244). Sometimes seen on coral reefs (Ref. 244). Feeds on small bottom fishes, mollusks, and crustaceans (Ref. 244). Viviparous (Ref. 244). Caught by shore anglers (Ref. 5578). Readily lives in captivity (Ref. 244). Utilized as a foodfish (Ref. 244).

Classification

Classified By

Hemprich & Ehrenberg, 1899

Class

Sharks and Rays (Elasmobranchii)

Order

Ground sharks (Carcharhiniformes)

Family

Houndsharks (Triakidae)

Distribution

Region

Western Indian Ocean

Distribution

Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and East Africa (Ref. 33390) to Maldives, India and Sri Lanka.

Range

30°N - 7°N

Environment

Climate

Tropical

Water Temperature From

Unknown °C

Water Temperature To

Unknown °C

Depth From - meters

20 m

Depth To - meters

250 m

Zone

demersal

Environment

Marine; demersal; depth range 20 - 250 m (Ref. 28016)

Trophic Level

3.86 s.e. 0.61 Based on food items.

Occurs in Marine / Salt water

True

Occurs in Brackish water

False

Occurs in Fresh Water

False

Occurs on Reefs

False

Is kept in Aquariums

False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length

150 cm

Common Length

Unknown cm

Phylogenetic Diversity Index

PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses

Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes

Vulnerability

High to very high vulnerability (65 of 100)

Resilience

Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Fec=4)

Threat To Humans

Harmless

IUCN Red List Status

Data deficient (DD)