Andaman smooth-hound

The Andaman smooth-hound (Mustelus andamanensis) is a type of smooth-hound of the family Triakidae, found in Eastern Indian Ocean (Myanmar, Thailand, and Andaman Sea).^[2][1] This benthopelagic shark inhabits the depths of 50–100 m (160–330 ft).^[2][1]

Andaman smooth-hound
Conservation status
Vulnerable  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Chondrichthyes
Subclass:	Elasmobranchii
Division:	Selachii
Order:	Carcharhiniformes
Family:	Triakidae
Genus:	Mustelus
Species:	M. andamanensis
Binomial name
Mustelus andamanensis White, Arunrugstichai & Naylor, 2021[2]
Range of Andaman smooth-hound

The Andaman smooth-hound can be distinguished from its congeners from a number of characteristics, such as the absence of small white spots along lateral lines and on dorsal surface, the absence of white margin on the first dorsal fin, blackish second dorsal fin, and the presence of subdivided palatoquadrate.^[2]