Whitetail dogfish

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Squaliformes (Dornhaiartige)

Family

Somniosidae

Genus

Scymnodalatias

Species

Scymnodalatias albicauda (Whitetail dogfish)

Similar Species in Scymnodalatias

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Azoren-Samthai

Scymnodalatias garricki

Data Deficient

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Sherwood dogfish

Scymnodalatias sherwoodi

Data Deficient

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Sparsetooth dogfish

Scymnodalatias oligodon

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Whitetail dogfish?

The scientific name of Whitetail dogfish is Scymnodalatias albicauda. It belongs to the genus Scymnodalatias.

What is the conservation status of Whitetail dogfish?

Whitetail dogfish (Scymnodalatias albicauda) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Whitetail dogfish belong to?

Whitetail dogfish (Scymnodalatias albicauda) belongs to the genus Scymnodalatias, which is part of the taxonomic family Somniosidae.

What kingdom does Whitetail dogfish belong to?

Whitetail dogfish (Scymnodalatias albicauda) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Whitetail dogfish?

The closest relatives of Whitetail dogfish in the genus Scymnodalatias include Azoren-Samthai, Sherwood dogfish, Sparsetooth dogfish.