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Cazón japonés

Hemitriakis japanica

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family
Triakidae
Genus
Hemitriakis
Species
Hemitriakis japanica (Cazón japonés)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Haeng-rak-sang-ǒ
Japanese Eirakubuka
Spanish Cazón japonés
French Requin-hâ dochizame
Arabic قِرش كلب ياباني

Similar Species in Hemitriakis

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Cazón de aleta blanca
Hemitriakis leucoperiptera
Critically Endangered
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Darksnout houndshark
Hemitriakis abdita
Data Deficient
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Indonesian Houndshark
Hemitriakis indroyonoi
Endangered
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Ocellate Topeshark
Hemitriakis complicofasciata
Vulnerable
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Sicklefin hound shark
Hemitriakis falcata
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cazón japonés?
The scientific name of Cazón japonés is Hemitriakis japanica. It belongs to the genus Hemitriakis.
What is the conservation status of Cazón japonés?
Cazón japonés (Hemitriakis japanica) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cazón japonés live?
Cazón japonés is found in Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Cazón japonés belong to?
Cazón japonés (Hemitriakis japanica) belongs to the genus Hemitriakis, which is part of the taxonomic family Triakidae.
Is Cazón japonés endangered?
Yes, Cazón japonés (Hemitriakis japanica) 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 japonés belong to?
Cazón japonés (Hemitriakis japanica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Cazón japonés?
The closest relatives of Cazón japonés in the genus Hemitriakis include Cazón de aleta blanca, Darksnout houndshark, Indonesian Houndshark, Ocellate Topeshark, Sicklefin hound shark.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Hemitriakis — 6 Species

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Cazón de aleta blanca
Hemitriakis leucoperiptera
CR
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Cazón japonés
Hemitriakis japanica
EN
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Darksnout houndshark
Hemitriakis abdita
DD 🐾
Indonesian Houndshark
Hemitriakis indroyonoi
EN 🐾
Ocellate Topeshark
Hemitriakis complicofasciata
VU 🐾
Sicklefin hound shark
Hemitriakis falcata
LC
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