Tiburón boreal

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Squaliformes (Squaliformes)

Family

Somniosidae

Genus

Somniosus

Species

Somniosus microcephalus (Tiburón boreal)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tiburón boreal

French Laimargue

German Eishai

Portuguese Pailona

Russian Poljarnaja akula

Turkish Groenlandse haai

Similar Species in Somniosus

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Tiburón boreal

Somniosus rostratus

Least Concern

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Tiburón dormilón del Pacífico

Somniosus pacificus

Near Threatened

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Tollo boreal

Somniosus longus

Data Deficient

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Tollo de Groenlandia

Somniosus antarcticus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tiburón boreal?

The scientific name of Tiburón boreal is Somniosus microcephalus. It belongs to the genus Somniosus.

What is the conservation status of Tiburón boreal?

Tiburón boreal (Somniosus microcephalus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Tiburón boreal live?

Tiburón boreal is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does Tiburón boreal belong to?

Tiburón boreal (Somniosus microcephalus) belongs to the genus Somniosus, which is part of the taxonomic family Somniosidae.

What kingdom does Tiburón boreal belong to?

Tiburón boreal (Somniosus microcephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Tiburón boreal?

The closest relatives of Tiburón boreal in the genus Somniosus include Tiburón boreal, Tiburón dormilón del Pacífico, Tollo boreal, Tollo de Groenlandia.