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Dormilón acebrado

Heterodontus zebra

Least Concern

About

The Barred bull-head shark (Heterodontus zebra) is a species in the genus Heterodontus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Bahamas and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇧🇸 Bahamas

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Heterodontiformes (Heterodontiformes)

Species

Heterodontus zebra (Dormilón acebrado)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 삿징이상어

Japanese Shima-nekozame

Chinese Maou Urh Sha

Spanish Dormilón acebrado

French Requin dormeur zèbre

Russian акула зебровидная бычья

Arabic قرش نوّام زَرَدِيّ

Vietnamese Cá Nhám hổ

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Heterodontus ramalheira

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Dormilón búfalo

Heterodontus mexicanus

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Dormilón carenado

Heterodontus galeatus

Least Concern

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Dormilón cornudo

Heterodontus francisci

Data Deficient

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Dormilón de Omán

Heterodontus omanensis

Data Deficient

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Dormilón japonés

Heterodontus japonicus

Least Concern

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Dormilón toro

Heterodontus portusjacksoni

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dormilón acebrado?

The scientific name of Dormilón acebrado is Heterodontus zebra. It belongs to the genus Heterodontus.

What is the conservation status of Dormilón acebrado?

Dormilón acebrado (Heterodontus zebra) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Dormilón acebrado live?

Dormilón acebrado is found in Distributed across Bahamas and Taiwan.. Countries include Bahamas, Taiwan.

What family does Dormilón acebrado belong to?

Dormilón acebrado (Heterodontus zebra) belongs to the genus Heterodontus, which is part of the taxonomic family Heterodontidae.

Is Dormilón acebrado endangered?

No, Dormilón acebrado (Heterodontus zebra) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Dormilón acebrado belong to?

Dormilón acebrado (Heterodontus zebra) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Dormilón acebrado?

The closest relatives of Dormilón acebrado in the genus Heterodontus include Dormilón, Dormilón boquigrande, Dormilón búfalo, Dormilón carenado, Dormilón cornudo.