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Dornhai

Squalus acanthias

Endangered

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The Blue Dog (Squalus acanthias) is a species in the genus Squalus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Chile, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Squaliformes (Dornhaiartige)

Species

Squalus acanthias (Dornhai)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Kop-sang-ǒ

Spanish Cazón espinoso común

French aiguillat

German Dornhai

Portuguese Cação galhudo

Russian Katran

Arabic Abou shoka

Turkish Katran balığı

Similar Species in Squalus

Indonesian shortsnout spurdog

Squalus hemipinnis

Vulnerable

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Eastern longnose spurdog

Squalus grahami

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dornhai?

The scientific name of Dornhai is Squalus acanthias. It belongs to the genus Squalus.

What is the conservation status of Dornhai?

Dornhai (Squalus acanthias) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Dornhai live?

Dornhai is found in Distributed across Chile, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Dornhai belong to?

Dornhai (Squalus acanthias) belongs to the genus Squalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Squalidae.

Is Dornhai endangered?

Yes, Dornhai (Squalus acanthias) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Dornhai belong to?

Dornhai (Squalus acanthias) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Dornhai?

The closest relatives of Dornhai in the genus Squalus include Blainville-Dornhai, Kurznasen-Dornhai, Eastern longnose spurdog, Cyrano spurdog, Indonesian shortsnout spurdog.