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Japanischer Nasenhai

Mitsukurina owstoni

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Mitsukurizame
Spanish Tiburón duende
French Requin lutin
German Japanischer Nasenhai
Portuguese Tubarão-demónio
Russian Акула-домовой
Indonesian Squalo Folletto

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanischer Nasenhai?
The scientific name of Japanischer Nasenhai is Mitsukurina owstoni. It belongs to the genus Mitsukurina.
What is the conservation status of Japanischer Nasenhai?
Japanischer Nasenhai (Mitsukurina owstoni) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Japanischer Nasenhai live?
Japanischer Nasenhai is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.
What family does Japanischer Nasenhai belong to?
Japanischer Nasenhai (Mitsukurina owstoni) belongs to the genus Mitsukurina, which is part of the taxonomic family Mitsukurinidae.
Is Japanischer Nasenhai endangered?
No, Japanischer Nasenhai (Mitsukurina owstoni) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Japanischer Nasenhai belong to?
Japanischer Nasenhai (Mitsukurina owstoni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

Native Range — 2 Countries

Genus Mitsukurina — 1 Species

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Japanischer Nasenhai
Mitsukurina owstoni
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