Brown Smooth Hound Shark: Taxonomy, Habitat, And Conservation Status
The brown smooth hound shark (Mustelus henlei) belongs to the family Triakidae, order Carcharhiniformes, and class Chondrichthyes. Found in temperate and warm waters worldwide, these sharks are benthic, inhabiting sandy and muddy bottoms. Reaching lengths up to 160 cm, they have a streamlined body, smooth skin, and a dark brown coloration. Carnivorous, they feed on…