Tiburón boreal

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Portugal.

🇵🇹 Portugal

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Squaliformes (Squaliformes)

Family

Somniosidae

Genus

Somniosus

Species

Somniosus rostratus (Tiburón boreal)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tiburón boreal

French Laimargue de Méditerranée

German Kleiner Schlafhai

Arabic قِرش راقِد صغير

Turkish Köpek balığı

Similar Species in Somniosus

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Tiburón boreal

Somniosus microcephalus

Data Deficient

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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 rostratus. It belongs to the genus Somniosus.

What is the conservation status of Tiburón boreal?

Tiburón boreal (Somniosus rostratus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Tiburón boreal live?

Tiburón boreal is found in Found in Portugal.. Countries include Portugal.

What family does Tiburón boreal belong to?

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

Is Tiburón boreal endangered?

No, Tiburón boreal (Somniosus rostratus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Tiburón boreal belong to?

Tiburón boreal (Somniosus rostratus) 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.