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Cazón espinoso común

Squalus acanthias

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The Blue Dog (Squalus acanthias) is a species in the genus Squalus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. 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.

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.

Distributed across Chile, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Squaliformes (Squaliformes)

Species

Squalus acanthias (Cazón espinoso común)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Kop-sang-ǒ

Spanish Cazón espinoso común

French aiguillat

German Dornhai

Portuguese Cação galhudo

Russian Katran

Arabic Abou shoka

Turkish Katran balığı

Similar Species in Squalus

Cazón aguijón galludo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cazón espinoso común?

The scientific name of Cazón espinoso común is Squalus acanthias. It belongs to the genus Squalus.

What is the conservation status of Cazón espinoso común?

Cazón espinoso común (Squalus acanthias) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cazón espinoso común live?

Cazón espinoso común is found in Distributed across Chile, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Cazón espinoso común belong to?

Cazón espinoso común (Squalus acanthias) belongs to the genus Squalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Squalidae.

Is Cazón espinoso común endangered?

Yes, Cazón espinoso común (Squalus acanthias) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Cazón espinoso común belong to?

Cazón espinoso común (Squalus acanthias) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Cazón espinoso común?

The closest relatives of Cazón espinoso común in the genus Squalus include Cazón aguijón cubano, Cazón aguijón galludo, Cazón espinoso común, Galludo, Galludo.