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Atlantischer Wieselhai

Paragaleus pectoralis

Endangered

About

The Atlantic weasel shark (Paragaleus pectoralis) is a species in the genus Paragaleus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Chondrichthyes (Knorpelfische)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Grundhaie)

Species

Paragaleus pectoralis (Atlantischer Wieselhai)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Marajo

French Milandre jaune

German Atlantischer Wieselhai

Portuguese Tubarão-doninha

Arabic قِرش سُرعوب أطلسي

Similar Species in Paragaleus

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Atlantic weasel shark

Paragaleus leucolomatus

Vulnerable

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Straight-tooth weasel shark

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Atlantischer Wieselhai?

The scientific name of Atlantischer Wieselhai is Paragaleus pectoralis. It belongs to the genus Paragaleus.

What is the conservation status of Atlantischer Wieselhai?

Atlantischer Wieselhai (Paragaleus pectoralis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Atlantischer Wieselhai belong to?

Atlantischer Wieselhai (Paragaleus pectoralis) belongs to the genus Paragaleus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hemigaleidae.

Is Atlantischer Wieselhai endangered?

Yes, Atlantischer Wieselhai (Paragaleus pectoralis) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Atlantischer Wieselhai belong to?

Atlantischer Wieselhai (Paragaleus pectoralis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Atlantischer Wieselhai?

The closest relatives of Atlantischer Wieselhai in the genus Paragaleus include Atlantic weasel shark, Straight-tooth weasel shark, Slender weasel shark.