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Heringshai

Lamna nasus

Critically Endangered

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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, Portugal, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Chondrichthyes (Knorpelfische)

Order

Lamniformes (Makrelenhaiartige)

Family

Lamnidae (Mackerel Sharks)

Genus

Lamna

Species

Lamna nasus (Heringshai)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Môka-zame

Spanish Cailon

French taupe, touille

German Heringshai

Portuguese Anequim

Russian Акула сельдевая (=акула атлантическая)

Arabic Kalb

Turkish Dikburun

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Atlantischer Heringshai

Lamna ditropis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Heringshai?

The scientific name of Heringshai is Lamna nasus. It belongs to the genus Lamna.

What is the conservation status of Heringshai?

Heringshai (Lamna nasus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Heringshai live?

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

What family does Heringshai belong to?

Heringshai (Lamna nasus) belongs to the genus Lamna, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamnidae.

Is Heringshai endangered?

Yes, Heringshai (Lamna nasus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Heringshai belong to?

Heringshai (Lamna nasus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Heringshai?

The closest relatives of Heringshai in the genus Lamna include Atlantischer Heringshai.