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Arabian Smoothhound

Mustelus mosis Hemprich & Ehrenberg 1899

Description

provided by World Register of Marine Species
Found inshore and offshore on continental waters. Sometimes seen on coral reefs. Feeds on small bottom fish, molluscs, and crustaceans. Viviparous, with 6 to 10 young in a litter; born at 26-28 cm (Ref. 5485). Readily lives in captivity.
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bibliographic citation
Froese, R. & D. Pauly (Editors). (2019). FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. version (02/2019).
contributor
Edward Vanden Berghe [email]