Smooth-hound


Mustelus, also known as the smooth-hounds, is a genus of sharks in the family Triakidae. The name of the genus comes from the Latin word mustela, meaning weasel. It should not be confused with the name Mustela, which is used for weasels.
A smooth-hound can grow to long and weigh more than.

Species

Currently, 27 recognized species are placed in this genus:Mustelus albipinnis Castro-Aguirre, Antuna-Mendiola, González-Acosta & De La Cruz-Agüero, 2005 Mustelus andamanensis White, Arunrugstichai & Naylorn, 2021 Mustelus antarcticus Günther, 1870 Mustelus asterias Cloquet, 1821 Mustelus californicus T. N. Gill, 1864 Mustelus canis Mitchill, 1815
;SynonymsMustelus walkeri W. T. White & Last, 2008 - now seen as a synonym of ''M. antarcticus''