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Cazón de fondo

Hexanchus nakamurai

Near Threatened

About

The Bigeye Sixgill Shark (Hexanchus nakamurai) is a species in the genus Hexanchus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Taiwan and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Hexanchiformes (Hexanchiformes)

Species

Hexanchus nakamurai (Cazón de fondo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cazón de fondo

French Griset

German Grossaugen-Sechskiemerhai

Portuguese Canhabota olho grande

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cazón de fondo?

The scientific name of Cazón de fondo is Hexanchus nakamurai. It belongs to the genus Hexanchus.

What is the conservation status of Cazón de fondo?

Cazón de fondo (Hexanchus nakamurai) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cazón de fondo live?

Cazón de fondo is found in Distributed across Taiwan and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does Cazón de fondo belong to?

Cazón de fondo (Hexanchus nakamurai) belongs to the genus Hexanchus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hexanchidae.

What kingdom does Cazón de fondo belong to?

Cazón de fondo (Hexanchus nakamurai) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Cazón de fondo?

The closest relatives of Cazón de fondo in the genus Hexanchus include Albafara.