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Tiburón duende

Mitsukurina owstoni

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Mitsukurizame
Spanish Tiburón duende
French Requin lutin
German Japanischer Nasenhai
Portuguese Tubarão-demónio
Russian Акула-домовой
Indonesian Squalo Folletto

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tiburón duende?
The scientific name of Tiburón duende is Mitsukurina owstoni. It belongs to the genus Mitsukurina.
What is the conservation status of Tiburón duende?
Tiburón duende (Mitsukurina owstoni) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Tiburón duende live?
Tiburón duende is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.
What family does Tiburón duende belong to?
Tiburón duende (Mitsukurina owstoni) belongs to the genus Mitsukurina, which is part of the taxonomic family Mitsukurinidae.
Is Tiburón duende endangered?
No, Tiburón duende (Mitsukurina owstoni) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Tiburón duende belong to?
Tiburón duende (Mitsukurina owstoni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 2 Countries

Genus Mitsukurina — 1 Species

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Tiburón duende
Mitsukurina owstoni
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