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Galludo espinilla

Squalus japonicus

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (Squaliformes)
Family
Squalidae
Genus
Squalus
Species
Squalus japonicus (Galludo espinilla)

Names in Other Languages

Korean To-dom-bal-sang-ǒ
Japanese Togari-tsunozame
Spanish Galludo espinilla
French Aiguillat togari
Arabic قِرش الإسكندر ياباني
Vietnamese Cá Nhám dẹp Nhật ản

Similar Species in Squalus

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Cazón aguijón cubano
Squalus cubensis
Least Concern
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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 blainville
Data Deficient
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Galludo
Squalus griffini
Least Concern
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Galludo
Squalus megalops
Least Concern
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Galludo cirano
Squalus rancureli
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Galludo espinilla?
The scientific name of Galludo espinilla is Squalus japonicus. It belongs to the genus Squalus.
What is the conservation status of Galludo espinilla?
Galludo espinilla (Squalus japonicus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Galludo espinilla live?
Galludo espinilla 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 Galludo espinilla belong to?
Galludo espinilla (Squalus japonicus) belongs to the genus Squalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Squalidae.
Is Galludo espinilla endangered?
Yes, Galludo espinilla (Squalus japonicus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Galludo espinilla belong to?
Galludo espinilla (Squalus japonicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Galludo espinilla?
The closest relatives of Galludo espinilla in the genus Squalus include Cazón aguijón cubano, Cazón aguijón galludo, Cazón espinoso común, Cazón espinoso común, Galludo.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Squalus — 20 Species

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Cazón aguijón cubano
Squalus cubensis
LC 🐾
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
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Galludo espinilla
Squalus japonicus
EN
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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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