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shortnose spurdog

Squalus megalops

Least Concern

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (قرشيات)
Family
Squalidae
Genus
Squalus
Species
Squalus megalops (shortnose spurdog)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 모조리상어
Japanese Tsumari-tsuno zame
Spanish Galludo
French Aiguillat commun
German Kurznasen-Dornhai
Portuguese Cacao-bagre
Russian Катран (=акула колючая обыкновенная)
Turkish köpekbalığı
Vietnamese Cá Nhám
Thai Chalarm Maew

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 spurdog?
The scientific name of shortnose spurdog is Squalus megalops. It belongs to the genus Squalus.
What is the conservation status of shortnose spurdog?
shortnose spurdog (Squalus megalops) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does shortnose spurdog belong to?
shortnose spurdog (Squalus megalops) belongs to the genus Squalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Squalidae.
Is shortnose spurdog endangered?
No, shortnose spurdog (Squalus megalops) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does shortnose spurdog belong to?
shortnose spurdog (Squalus megalops) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of shortnose spurdog?
The closest relatives of shortnose spurdog in the genus Squalus include Abou shoka, Irsh, سمكة الإسكندر أسود الذَّيل, سمكة الإسكندر سِيرانو, قِِرش الإسكندر شُويكة.

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
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shortnose spurdog
Squalus megalops
LC
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Shortnose dogfish
Squalus brevirostris
EN 🐾
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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