Mustelus dorsalis

Mustelus dorsalis · ACCEPTED

Taxonomic Classification

Class	Elasmobranchii
Order	Carcharhiniformes
Family	Triakidae
Genus	Mustelus
Species	dorsalis
Taxonomic Status	ACCEPTED
GBIF Taxon Key	2418322

Marine & Conservation Data (OBIS)

Observation Count	33
Habitat	Marine
IUCN Status	VUVulnerable
Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata

Related Species in Triakidae

Carcharhinus faujasiPalaeogaleus Eugaleus falconeriGaleorhinus Eugaleus latusGaleorhinus Eugaleus minutissimusGaleorhinus Eugaleus ypresiensisGaleorhinus Furgaleus mackiFurgaleus Galeocerdo vincentiPalaeogaleus Galeorhinus duchaussoisiGaleorhinus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the taxonomic classification of Mustelus dorsalis?

Mustelus dorsalis belongs to the family Triakidae, order Carcharhiniformes, class Elasmobranchii. The genus is Mustelus and the species epithet is dorsalis. Its taxonomic status is accepted according to GBIF Backbone Taxonomy.

What family does Mustelus dorsalis belong to?

Mustelus dorsalis is a member of the family Triakidae, which falls under the order Carcharhiniformes. The family Triakidae contains many other fish species. You can explore all species in this family on our family detail page.

Is Mustelus dorsalis a marine or freshwater species?

Based on OBIS data, Mustelus dorsalis is classified as a marine (saltwater) species. It has been observed 33 times in ocean biodiversity surveys.

What is the conservation status of Mustelus dorsalis?

According to IUCN Red List data via OBIS, Mustelus dorsalis is classified as Vulnerable (VU). This assessment reflects the species' population trends and threats in its natural habitat. Visit our endangered species page for more conservation information.

Where does FishSpecPeek get data about Mustelus dorsalis?

All taxonomic data for Mustelus dorsalis comes from the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, the world's most comprehensive biodiversity database. Marine observation data is sourced from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System). FishSpecPeek aggregates and presents this data for easy exploration.

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