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Western longnose spurdog

Squalus nasutus

Near Threatened

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (Dornhaiartige)
Family
Squalidae
Genus
Squalus
Species
Squalus nasutus (Western longnose spurdog)

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Blainville-Dornhai
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Data Deficient
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Endangered
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Kurznasen-Dornhai
Squalus megalops
Least Concern
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Blainvilles dogfish
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Cyrano spurdog
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Near Threatened
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Indonesian shortsnout spurdog
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Vulnerable
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Eastern longnose spurdog
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Near Threatened
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Kermadec spiny dogfish
Squalus raoulensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western longnose spurdog?
The scientific name of Western longnose spurdog is Squalus nasutus. It belongs to the genus Squalus.
What is the conservation status of Western longnose spurdog?
Western longnose spurdog (Squalus nasutus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Western longnose spurdog belong to?
Western longnose spurdog (Squalus nasutus) belongs to the genus Squalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Squalidae.
What kingdom does Western longnose spurdog belong to?
Western longnose spurdog (Squalus nasutus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Western longnose spurdog?
The closest relatives of Western longnose spurdog in the genus Squalus include Blainville-Dornhai, Dornhai, Kurznasen-Dornhai, Eastern longnose spurdog, Cyrano spurdog.

Genus Squalus — 20 Species

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Blainville-Dornhai
Squalus blainville
DD 🐾
Dornhai
Squalus acanthias
EN 🐾
Kurznasen-Dornhai
Squalus megalops
LC 🐾
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
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Western longnose spurdog
Squalus nasutus
NT
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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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