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Grossaugen-Sechskiemerhai

Hexanchus nakamurai

Near Threatened

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The Bigeye Sixgill Shark (Hexanchus nakamurai) is a species in the genus Hexanchus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Taiwan and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Hexanchiformes (Hexanchiformes)

Species

Hexanchus nakamurai (Grossaugen-Sechskiemerhai)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cazón de fondo

French Griset

German Grossaugen-Sechskiemerhai

Portuguese Canhabota olho grande

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grossaugen-Sechskiemerhai?

The scientific name of Grossaugen-Sechskiemerhai is Hexanchus nakamurai. It belongs to the genus Hexanchus.

What is the conservation status of Grossaugen-Sechskiemerhai?

Grossaugen-Sechskiemerhai (Hexanchus nakamurai) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Grossaugen-Sechskiemerhai live?

Grossaugen-Sechskiemerhai is found in Distributed across Taiwan and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does Grossaugen-Sechskiemerhai belong to?

Grossaugen-Sechskiemerhai (Hexanchus nakamurai) belongs to the genus Hexanchus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hexanchidae.

What kingdom does Grossaugen-Sechskiemerhai belong to?

Grossaugen-Sechskiemerhai (Hexanchus nakamurai) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Grossaugen-Sechskiemerhai?

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