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Cazón aguijón cubano

Squalus cubensis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Venezuela.

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (Squaliformes)
Family
Squalidae
Genus
Squalus
Species
Squalus cubensis (Cazón aguijón cubano)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cazón aguijón cubano
French Aiguillat cubain
Portuguese Cação
Arabic كلب البحر كُوبي
Indonesian Hiu minyak

Similar Species in Squalus

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Cazón aguijón galludo
Squalus mitsukurii
Endangered
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Cazón espinoso común
Squalus suckleyi
Least Concern
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Cazón espinoso común
Squalus acanthias
Endangered
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Galludo
Squalus megalops
Least Concern
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Galludo
Squalus griffini
Least Concern
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Galludo
Squalus blainville
Data Deficient
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Galludo cirano
Squalus rancureli
Near Threatened
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Galludo cola negra
Squalus melanurus
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cazón aguijón cubano?
The scientific name of Cazón aguijón cubano is Squalus cubensis. It belongs to the genus Squalus.
What is the conservation status of Cazón aguijón cubano?
Cazón aguijón cubano (Squalus cubensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cazón aguijón cubano live?
Cazón aguijón cubano is found in Found in Venezuela.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Cazón aguijón cubano belong to?
Cazón aguijón cubano (Squalus cubensis) belongs to the genus Squalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Squalidae.
Is Cazón aguijón cubano endangered?
No, Cazón aguijón cubano (Squalus cubensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Cazón aguijón cubano belong to?
Cazón aguijón cubano (Squalus cubensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Cazón aguijón cubano?
The closest relatives of Cazón aguijón cubano in the genus Squalus include Cazón aguijón galludo, Cazón espinoso común, Cazón espinoso común, Galludo, Galludo.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Squalus — 20 Species

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Cazón aguijón cubano
Squalus cubensis
LC
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Cazón aguijón galludo
Squalus mitsukurii
EN 🐾
Cazón espinoso común
Squalus acanthias
EN 🐾
Cazón espinoso común
Squalus suckleyi
LC 🐾
Galludo
Squalus megalops
LC 🐾
Galludo
Squalus griffini
LC 🐾
Galludo
Squalus blainville
DD 🐾
Galludo cirano
Squalus rancureli
NT 🐾
Galludo cola negra
Squalus melanurus
DD 🐾
Galludo cubano
Squalus lobularis
DD 🐾
Galludo cubano
Squalus albicaudus
DD 🐾
Galludo espinilla
Squalus chloroculus
EN 🐾
Galludo espinilla
Squalus japonicus
EN 🐾
Edmund's spurdog
Squalus edmundsi
NT 🐾
Humpback Western dogfish
Squalus quasimodo
DD 🐾
Indonesian greeneye spurdog
Squalus montalbani
VU 🐾
Taiwan spurdog
Squalus formosus
EN 🐾
Western longnose spurdog
Squalus nasutus
NT 🐾
Bighead spurdog
Squalus bucephalus
DD 🐾
Eastern longnose spurdog
Squalus grahami
NT
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