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Abou shoka

Squalus acanthias

Endangered

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The Blue Dog (Squalus acanthias) is a species in the genus Squalus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Chile, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Squaliformes (قرشيات)

Species

Squalus acanthias (Abou shoka)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Kop-sang-ǒ

Spanish Cazón espinoso común

French aiguillat

German Dornhai

Portuguese Cação galhudo

Russian Katran

Arabic Abou shoka

Turkish Katran balığı

Similar Species in Squalus

سمكة الإسكندر أسود الذَّيل

Squalus melanurus

Data Deficient

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سمكة الإسكندر سِيرانو

Squalus rancureli

Near Threatened

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قِِرش الإسكندر شُويكة

Kermadec spiny dogfish

Squalus raoulensis

Least Concern

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Indonesian shortsnout spurdog

Squalus hemipinnis

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Abou shoka?

The scientific name of Abou shoka is Squalus acanthias. It belongs to the genus Squalus.

What is the conservation status of Abou shoka?

Abou shoka (Squalus acanthias) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Abou shoka live?

Abou shoka is found in Distributed across Chile, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Abou shoka belong to?

Abou shoka (Squalus acanthias) belongs to the genus Squalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Squalidae.

Is Abou shoka endangered?

Yes, Abou shoka (Squalus acanthias) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Abou shoka belong to?

Abou shoka (Squalus acanthias) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Abou shoka?

The closest relatives of Abou shoka in the genus Squalus include Irsh, سمكة الإسكندر أسود الذَّيل, سمكة الإسكندر سِيرانو, قِِرش الإسكندر شُويكة, قِرش الإسكندر ياباني.