Darksnout houndshark

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Chondrichthyes (Knorpelfische)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Grundhaie)

Family

Triakidae

Genus

Hemitriakis

Species

Hemitriakis abdita (Darksnout houndshark)

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Whitefin tope shark

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Critically Endangered

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Ocellate Topeshark

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Sicklefin hound shark

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Darksnout houndshark?

The scientific name of Darksnout houndshark is Hemitriakis abdita. It belongs to the genus Hemitriakis.

What is the conservation status of Darksnout houndshark?

Darksnout houndshark (Hemitriakis abdita) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Darksnout houndshark belong to?

Darksnout houndshark (Hemitriakis abdita) belongs to the genus Hemitriakis, which is part of the taxonomic family Triakidae.

What kingdom does Darksnout houndshark belong to?

Darksnout houndshark (Hemitriakis abdita) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Darksnout houndshark?

The closest relatives of Darksnout houndshark in the genus Hemitriakis include Japanese gray shark, Indonesian Houndshark, Whitefin tope shark, Ocellate Topeshark, Sicklefin hound shark.