Sapata espinuda

Habitat & Distribution

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Chile.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Squaliformes (Squaliformes)

Family

Somniosidae

Genus

Centroscymnus

Species

Centroscymnus macracanthus (Sapata espinuda)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Sapata espinuda

French Pailona jume

Similar Species in Centroscymnus

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Pailona

Centroscymnus coelolepis

Near Threatened

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Pailona ñata

Centroscymnus owstonii

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sapata espinuda?

The scientific name of Sapata espinuda is Centroscymnus macracanthus. It belongs to the genus Centroscymnus.

What is the conservation status of Sapata espinuda?

Sapata espinuda (Centroscymnus macracanthus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sapata espinuda live?

Sapata espinuda is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.

What family does Sapata espinuda belong to?

Sapata espinuda (Centroscymnus macracanthus) belongs to the genus Centroscymnus, which is part of the taxonomic family Somniosidae.

What kingdom does Sapata espinuda belong to?

Sapata espinuda (Centroscymnus macracanthus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Sapata espinuda?

The closest relatives of Sapata espinuda in the genus Centroscymnus include Pailona, Pailona ñata.