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Shortnose dogfish

Squalus brevirostris

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (قرشيات)
Family
Squalidae
Genus
Squalus
Species
Squalus brevirostris (Shortnose dogfish)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Mo-jo-ri-sang-ǒ
Japanese Tsumari-tsuno-zame
Russian Японская короткорылая акула

Similar Species in Squalus

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Abou shoka
Squalus acanthias
Endangered
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Irsh
Squalus blainville
Data Deficient
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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
Squalus mitsukurii
Endangered
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قِرش الإسكندر ياباني
Squalus japonicus
Endangered
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كلب البحر كُوبي
Squalus cubensis
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 Shortnose dogfish?
The scientific name of Shortnose dogfish is Squalus brevirostris. It belongs to the genus Squalus.
What is the conservation status of Shortnose dogfish?
Shortnose dogfish (Squalus brevirostris) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Shortnose dogfish live?
Shortnose dogfish is found in Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Shortnose dogfish belong to?
Shortnose dogfish (Squalus brevirostris) belongs to the genus Squalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Squalidae.
Is Shortnose dogfish endangered?
Yes, Shortnose dogfish (Squalus brevirostris) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Shortnose dogfish belong to?
Shortnose dogfish (Squalus brevirostris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Shortnose dogfish?
The closest relatives of Shortnose dogfish in the genus Squalus include Abou shoka, Irsh, سمكة الإسكندر أسود الذَّيل, سمكة الإسكندر سِيرانو, قِِرش الإسكندر شُويكة.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Squalus — 20 Species

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Abou shoka
Squalus acanthias
EN 🐾
Irsh
Squalus blainville
DD 🐾
سمكة الإسكندر أسود الذَّيل
Squalus melanurus
DD 🐾
سمكة الإسكندر سِيرانو
Squalus rancureli
NT 🐾
قِِرش الإسكندر شُويكة
Squalus mitsukurii
EN 🐾
قِرش الإسكندر ياباني
Squalus japonicus
EN 🐾
كلب البحر كُوبي
Squalus cubensis
LC 🐾
Western highfin spurdog
Squalus altipinnis
DD 🐾
Northeastern Brazilian dogfish
Squalus bahiensis
DD 🐾
shortnose spurdog
Squalus megalops
LC
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Shortnose dogfish
Squalus brevirostris
EN
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Bartail spurdog
Squalus notocaudatus
LC 🐾
Brazilian whitetail dogfish
Squalus albicaudus
DD 🐾
Eastern highfin spurdog
Squalus albifrons
LC 🐾
Atlantic lobefin dogfish
Squalus lobularis
DD 🐾
Seychelles Spurdog
Squalus lalannei
LC 🐾
Long-snouted African spurdog
Squalus bassi
LC 🐾
Fatspine spurdog
Squalus crassispinus
LC 🐾
Edmund's spurdog
Squalus edmundsi
NT 🐾
Humpback Western dogfish
Squalus quasimodo
DD
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