Brown Smooth-Hound
Mustelus henlei
A small coastal shark with a slender body and smooth skin, commonly found in shallow waters along the Pacific coast. Known for its distinctive brown coloration and preference for sandy or muddy bottoms.
Brown Smooth-Hound at a glance
- Scientific name
- Mustelus henlei
- Typical size
- 24-36 inches, 2-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Sharks and rays
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Inhabits shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries from the intertidal zone to depths of about 200 feet. Often caught incidentally by anglers targeting other species from piers, beaches, and small boats. Prefers areas with sandy or muddy bottoms where it feeds on crustaceans and small fish.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a brown smooth-hound through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksBrown Smooth-Hound questions people ask
Brown Smooth-Hound is Mustelus henlei.
A typical brown smooth-hound runs 24-36 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every brown smooth-hound you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Inhabits shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries from the intertidal zone to depths of about 200 feet. Often caught incidentally by anglers targeting other species from piers, beaches, and small boats. Prefers areas with sandy or muddy bottoms where it feeds on crustaceans and small fish. It is a salt water species, filed under sharks and rays in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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