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Kleiner schwarzer Dornhai

Etmopterus spinax

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Negrito
French Epineux noir
German Kleiner schwarzer Dornhai
Portuguese Gata-negra
Russian Nochnaya
Arabic Kalb
Turkish Kadife köpekbalığı

Similar Species in Etmopterus

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Glatter Schwarzer Dornhai
Etmopterus pusillus
Least Concern
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Großer Laternenhai
Etmopterus princeps
Least Concern
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Blackbelly lanternshark
Etmopterus sculptus
Least Concern
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Black shark
Etmopterus granulosus
Least Concern
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Broadbanded lanternshark
Etmopterus compagnoi
Least Concern
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Broadnose Lanternshark
Etmopterus burgessi
Least Concern
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Brown lantern shark
Etmopterus unicolor
Data Deficient
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Blackmouth lanternshark
Etmopterus evansi
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kleiner schwarzer Dornhai?
The scientific name of Kleiner schwarzer Dornhai is Etmopterus spinax. It belongs to the genus Etmopterus.
What is the conservation status of Kleiner schwarzer Dornhai?
Kleiner schwarzer Dornhai (Etmopterus spinax) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Kleiner schwarzer Dornhai live?
Kleiner schwarzer Dornhai is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.
What family does Kleiner schwarzer Dornhai belong to?
Kleiner schwarzer Dornhai (Etmopterus spinax) belongs to the genus Etmopterus, which is part of the taxonomic family Etmopteridae.
What kingdom does Kleiner schwarzer Dornhai belong to?
Kleiner schwarzer Dornhai (Etmopterus spinax) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Kleiner schwarzer Dornhai?
The closest relatives of Kleiner schwarzer Dornhai in the genus Etmopterus include Glatter Schwarzer Dornhai, Großer Laternenhai, Blackmouth lanternshark, Black shark, Broadbanded lanternshark.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Etmopterus — 20 Species

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Glatter Schwarzer Dornhai
Etmopterus pusillus
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Großer Laternenhai
Etmopterus princeps
LC
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Kleiner schwarzer Dornhai
Etmopterus spinax
NT
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Blackmouth lanternshark
Etmopterus evansi
LC 🐾
Black shark
Etmopterus granulosus
LC 🐾
Broadbanded lanternshark
Etmopterus compagnoi
LC 🐾
Broadnose Lanternshark
Etmopterus burgessi
LC 🐾
Brown lantern shark
Etmopterus unicolor
DD 🐾
Combtooth lantern shark
Etmopterus decacuspidatus
LC 🐾
African lantern shark
Etmopterus polli
LC 🐾
Pink lanternshark
Etmopterus dianthus
LC 🐾
Green lantern shark
Etmopterus virens
LC 🐾
Lined lanternshark
Etmopterus dislineatus
LC 🐾
Hawaiian lantern shark
Etmopterus villosus
LC 🐾
Lined lantern shark
Etmopterus bullisi
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Broadband dogfish
Etmopterus gracilispinis
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Pygmy lanternshark
Etmopterus fusus
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Short-tail lantern shark
Etmopterus brachyurus
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Blackbelly Dogfish
Etmopterus hillianus
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Dense-scale lantern shark
Etmopterus pycnolepis
LC
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