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Quelme

Centrophorus lusitanicus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (Squaliformes)
Family
Centrophoridae
Genus
Centrophorus
Species
Centrophorus lusitanicus (Quelme)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Quelme
French Squale-chagrin longue dorsale
German Lusitanischer Schlingerhai
Portuguese Barroso
Arabic قِرش حزين طويل الزَّعنفة الظّهرية

Similar Species in Centrophorus

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Galludito
Centrophorus granulosus
Endangered
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Galludito
Centrophorus uyato
Endangered
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Quelvacho
Centrophorus squamosus
Endangered
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Quelvacho de aleta corta
Centrophorus moluccensis
Vulnerable
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Quelvacho galludo
Centrophorus westraliensis
Data Deficient
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Quelvacho galludo
Centrophorus harrissoni
Endangered
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Quelvacho mosaico
Centrophorus tessellatus
Endangered
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Seychelles Gulper Shark
Centrophorus seychellorum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Quelme?
The scientific name of Quelme is Centrophorus lusitanicus. It belongs to the genus Centrophorus.
Where does Quelme live?
Quelme is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Quelme belong to?
Quelme (Centrophorus lusitanicus) belongs to the genus Centrophorus, which is part of the taxonomic family Centrophoridae.
What kingdom does Quelme belong to?
Quelme (Centrophorus lusitanicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Quelme?
The closest relatives of Quelme in the genus Centrophorus include Galludito, Galludito, Quelvacho, Quelvacho de aleta corta, Quelvacho galludo.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Centrophorus — 11 Species

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Galludito
Centrophorus uyato
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Galludito
Centrophorus granulosus
EN
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Quelme
Centrophorus lusitanicus
NE
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Quelvacho
Centrophorus squamosus
EN 🐾
Quelvacho de aleta corta
Centrophorus moluccensis
VU 🐾
Quelvacho galludo
Centrophorus westraliensis
DD 🐾
Quelvacho galludo
Centrophorus harrissoni
EN 🐾
Quelvacho mosaico
Centrophorus tessellatus
EN 🐾
Seychelles Gulper Shark
Centrophorus seychellorum
LC 🐾
Black gulper shark
Centrophorus isodon
EN 🐾
Blackfin gulper shark
Centrophorus atromarginatus
CR
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