Black gulper shark vs Quelvacho galludo

Centrophorus isodon compared with Centrophorus westraliensis

Key Differences

• Black gulper shark is Endangered while Quelvacho galludo is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black gulper shark	Quelvacho galludo
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Squaliformes (Squaliformes)	Squaliformes (Squaliformes)
Family same	Centrophoridae	Centrophoridae
Genus same	Centrophorus	Centrophorus
Species	Centrophorus isodon	Centrophorus westraliensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Black gulper shark and Quelvacho galludo share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Centrophorus.

Conservation Status

Black gulper shark

EN — Endangered

Quelvacho galludo

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black gulper shark	Quelvacho galludo
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black gulper shark

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Quelvacho galludo

Black gulper shark

The Black gulper shark (Centrophorus isodon) is a species in the genus Centrophorus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.