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Colayo

Cetorhinus maximus

Endangered

About

El tiburón peregrino (Cetorhinus maximus) está clasificado como En Peligro (EN) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Presenta un alto riesgo de extinción en estado silvestre, con un significativo declive poblacional y amenazas continuas a su supervivencia.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and South America (Chile). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)

Order

Lamniformes (Mackerel Sharks)

Species

Cetorhinus maximus (Colayo)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 돌묵상어

Japanese Ubazame

Spanish Colayo

French requin pèlerin

German Riesenhai

Portuguese Albafar

Russian Акула гигантская

Arabic Kalb

Turkish Büyük camgöz

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Colayo?

The scientific name of Colayo is Cetorhinus maximus. It belongs to the genus Cetorhinus.

What is the conservation status of Colayo?

Colayo (Cetorhinus maximus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Colayo live?

Colayo is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and South America (Chile). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan.

What family does Colayo belong to?

Colayo (Cetorhinus maximus) belongs to the genus Cetorhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cetorhinidae.

Is Colayo endangered?

Yes, Colayo (Cetorhinus maximus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Colayo belong to?

Colayo (Cetorhinus maximus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).