Dusky Smooth-Hound
Mustelus canis
A small coastal shark species with a slender body and smooth skin, lacking the denticles found on many other shark species. They feed primarily on crustaceans, worms, and small fish.
Dusky Smooth-Hound at a glance
- Scientific name
- Mustelus canis
- Typical size
- 24-36 inches, 2-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Sharks and rays
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries along the Atlantic coast. They prefer sandy or muddy bottoms and are often caught incidentally by anglers targeting other species using bottom rigs with small baits.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a dusky 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™ worksDusky Smooth-Hound questions people ask
Dusky Smooth-Hound is Mustelus canis.
A typical dusky smooth-hound runs 24-36 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every dusky smooth-hound you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries along the Atlantic coast. They prefer sandy or muddy bottoms and are often caught incidentally by anglers targeting other species using bottom rigs with small baits. 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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