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Grauhai

Hexanchus griseus

Not Evaluated

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The 6-gilled shark (Hexanchus griseus) is a species in the genus Hexanchus. It is not yet evaluated on the IUCN Red List. It is found across Chile, Denmark, Norway, and 2 other countries, inhabiting Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Chile, Venezuela).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Hexanchiformes (Hexanchiformes)

Species

Hexanchus griseus (Grauhai)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Kagurazame

Spanish Albafara

French Arbano

German Grauhai

Portuguese Albafar

Russian акула шестижаберная

Arabic Kalb

Turkish Altıyarıklı canavar

Vietnamese Cá Nhám sáu răng

Similar Species in Hexanchus

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Grossaugen-Sechskiemerhai

Hexanchus nakamurai

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grauhai?

The scientific name of Grauhai is Hexanchus griseus. It belongs to the genus Hexanchus.

Where does Grauhai live?

Grauhai is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Chile, Venezuela).. Countries include Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does Grauhai belong to?

Grauhai (Hexanchus griseus) belongs to the genus Hexanchus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hexanchidae.

What kingdom does Grauhai belong to?

Grauhai (Hexanchus griseus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Grauhai?

The closest relatives of Grauhai in the genus Hexanchus include Grossaugen-Sechskiemerhai.