Black gulper shark vs Quelme

Centrophorus isodon compared with Centrophorus lusitanicus

Key Differences

• Black gulper shark is Endangered while Quelme is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black gulper shark	Quelme
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 lusitanicus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Black gulper shark

EN — Endangered

Quelme

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black gulper shark	Quelme
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.

Quelme

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇹🇼 Taiwan