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Quelvacho

Centrophorus squamosus

Endangered

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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, Norway, Portugal, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Squaliformes (Squaliformes)

Species

Centrophorus squamosus (Quelvacho)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Momijizame

Spanish Quelvacho

French Squale-chagrin de l'Atlantique

German Blattschuppen-Schlingerhai

Portuguese Lixa

Indonesian Cucut botol

Similar Species in Centrophorus

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Galludito

Centrophorus granulosus

Centrophorus lusitanicus

Not Evaluated

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Quelvacho de aleta corta

Centrophorus moluccensis

Vulnerable

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Quelvacho galludo

Centrophorus westraliensis

Data Deficient

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Quelvacho galludo

Centrophorus harrissoni

Endangered

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Quelvacho mosaico

Centrophorus tessellatus

Endangered

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Seychelles Gulper Shark

Centrophorus seychellorum

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Quelvacho?

The scientific name of Quelvacho is Centrophorus squamosus. It belongs to the genus Centrophorus.

What is the conservation status of Quelvacho?

Quelvacho (Centrophorus squamosus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Quelvacho live?

Quelvacho is found in Distributed across Chile, Norway, Portugal, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile, Norway, Portugal, Taiwan.

What family does Quelvacho belong to?

Quelvacho (Centrophorus squamosus) belongs to the genus Centrophorus, which is part of the taxonomic family Centrophoridae.

Is Quelvacho endangered?

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

What kingdom does Quelvacho belong to?

Quelvacho (Centrophorus squamosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Quelvacho?

The closest relatives of Quelvacho in the genus Centrophorus include Galludito, Galludito, Quelme, Quelvacho de aleta corta, Quelvacho galludo.