The spotted estuary smooth-hound is a slender shark found in coastal waters and estuaries. It features a distinctive spotted pattern on its grayish body. Typically reaching up to 40 inches and weighing around 15 pounds, it feeds on crustaceans and small fish. Known for its docile nature, it often forms small, social groups in its habitat. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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