Gefleckte Meersau

About

The Angular rough shark (Oxynotus centrina) is a species in the genus Oxynotus. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Squaliformes (Dornhaiartige)

Family

Oxynotidae

Genus

Oxynotus

Species

Oxynotus centrina (Gefleckte Meersau)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cerdo marino

French Centrine

German Gefleckte Meersau

Portuguese Peixe-porco

Russian кот морской

Arabic Kalb

Turkish Domuz baigi

Similar Species in Oxynotus

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Graue Meersau

Oxynotus paradoxus

Vulnerable

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Caribbean roughshark

Oxynotus caribbaeus

Least Concern

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Japanese roughshark

Oxynotus japonicus

Vulnerable

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Pepeke

Oxynotus bruniensis

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gefleckte Meersau?

The scientific name of Gefleckte Meersau is Oxynotus centrina. It belongs to the genus Oxynotus.

Where does Gefleckte Meersau live?

Gefleckte Meersau is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Gefleckte Meersau belong to?

Gefleckte Meersau (Oxynotus centrina) belongs to the genus Oxynotus, which is part of the taxonomic family Oxynotidae.

What kingdom does Gefleckte Meersau belong to?

Gefleckte Meersau (Oxynotus centrina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Gefleckte Meersau?

The closest relatives of Gefleckte Meersau in the genus Oxynotus include Graue Meersau, Caribbean roughshark, Japanese roughshark, Pepeke.