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Crested Port Jackson shark

Heterodontus galeatus

Least Concern

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Dormilón carenado
French Requin dormeur à crête
Arabic قِرش نوّام ذو عُرف

Similar Species in Heterodontus

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Doggenhai
Heterodontus portusjacksoni
Least Concern
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Japanischer Hornhai
Heterodontus japonicus
Least Concern
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Stierkopfhai
Heterodontus francisci
Data Deficient
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Mexican horn shark
Heterodontus mexicanus
Least Concern
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Barred bull-head shark
Heterodontus zebra
Least Concern
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Heterodontus zebra
Heterodontus ramalheira
Data Deficient
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Galapagos bullhead shark
Heterodontus quoyi
Least Concern
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Oman bullhead shark
Heterodontus omanensis
Data Deficient
View all species in Heterodontus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crested Port Jackson shark?
The scientific name of Crested Port Jackson shark is Heterodontus galeatus. It belongs to the genus Heterodontus.
What is the conservation status of Crested Port Jackson shark?
Crested Port Jackson shark (Heterodontus galeatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Crested Port Jackson shark belong to?
Crested Port Jackson shark (Heterodontus galeatus) belongs to the genus Heterodontus, which is part of the taxonomic family Heterodontidae.
Is Crested Port Jackson shark endangered?
No, Crested Port Jackson shark (Heterodontus galeatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Crested Port Jackson shark belong to?
Crested Port Jackson shark (Heterodontus galeatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Crested Port Jackson shark?
The closest relatives of Crested Port Jackson shark in the genus Heterodontus include Doggenhai, Japanischer Hornhai, Stierkopfhai, Mexican horn shark, Barred bull-head shark.

Genus Heterodontus — 9 Species

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Doggenhai
Heterodontus portusjacksoni
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Japanischer Hornhai
Heterodontus japonicus
LC 🐾
Stierkopfhai
Heterodontus francisci
DD 🐾
Mexican horn shark
Heterodontus mexicanus
LC 🐾
Barred bull-head shark
Heterodontus zebra
LC
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Crested Port Jackson shark
Heterodontus galeatus
LC
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Heterodontus zebra
Heterodontus ramalheira
DD 🐾
Galapagos bullhead shark
Heterodontus quoyi
LC 🐾
Oman bullhead shark
Heterodontus omanensis
DD
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