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Kurznasen-Dornhai

Squalus megalops

Least Concern

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (Dornhaiartige)
Family
Squalidae
Genus
Squalus
Species
Squalus megalops (Kurznasen-Dornhai)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 모조리상어
Japanese Tsumari-tsuno zame
Spanish Galludo
French Aiguillat commun
German Kurznasen-Dornhai
Portuguese Cacao-bagre
Russian Катран (=акула колючая обыкновенная)
Turkish köpekbalığı
Vietnamese Cá Nhám
Thai Chalarm Maew

Similar Species in Squalus

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Blainville-Dornhai
Squalus blainville
Data Deficient
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Dornhai
Squalus acanthias
Endangered
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Blainvilles dogfish
Squalus mitsukurii
Endangered
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Eastern longnose spurdog
Squalus grahami
Near Threatened
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Cyrano spurdog
Squalus rancureli
Near Threatened
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Indonesian shortsnout spurdog
Squalus hemipinnis
Vulnerable
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Kermadec spiny dogfish
Squalus raoulensis
Least Concern
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Bighead spurdog
Squalus bucephalus
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kurznasen-Dornhai?
The scientific name of Kurznasen-Dornhai is Squalus megalops. It belongs to the genus Squalus.
What is the conservation status of Kurznasen-Dornhai?
Kurznasen-Dornhai (Squalus megalops) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Kurznasen-Dornhai belong to?
Kurznasen-Dornhai (Squalus megalops) belongs to the genus Squalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Squalidae.
Is Kurznasen-Dornhai endangered?
No, Kurznasen-Dornhai (Squalus megalops) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Kurznasen-Dornhai belong to?
Kurznasen-Dornhai (Squalus megalops) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Kurznasen-Dornhai?
The closest relatives of Kurznasen-Dornhai in the genus Squalus include Blainville-Dornhai, Dornhai, Eastern longnose spurdog, Cyrano spurdog, Indonesian shortsnout spurdog.

Genus Squalus — 20 Species

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Blainville-Dornhai
Squalus blainville
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Dornhai
Squalus acanthias
EN
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Kurznasen-Dornhai
Squalus megalops
LC
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Eastern longnose spurdog
Squalus grahami
NT 🐾
Cyrano spurdog
Squalus rancureli
NT 🐾
Indonesian shortsnout spurdog
Squalus hemipinnis
VU 🐾
Kermadec spiny dogfish
Squalus raoulensis
LC 🐾
Greeneye spurdog
Squalus chloroculus
EN 🐾
Japanese spurdog
Squalus japonicus
EN 🐾
Green-eyed dogfish
Squalus griffini
LC 🐾
Western highfin spurdog
Squalus altipinnis
DD 🐾
Northeastern Brazilian dogfish
Squalus bahiensis
DD 🐾
Shortnose dogfish
Squalus brevirostris
EN 🐾
Western longnose spurdog
Squalus nasutus
NT 🐾
Blacktail spurdog
Squalus melanurus
DD 🐾
Brazilian whitetail dogfish
Squalus albicaudus
DD 🐾
Eastern highfin spurdog
Squalus albifrons
LC 🐾
Atlantic lobefin dogfish
Squalus lobularis
DD 🐾
Seychelles Spurdog
Squalus lalannei
LC 🐾
Long-snouted African spurdog
Squalus bassi
LC
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