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Dormilón búfalo

Heterodontus mexicanus

Least Concern

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Heterodontiformes (Heterodontiformes)
Family
Heterodontidae
Genus
Heterodontus
Species
Heterodontus mexicanus (Dormilón búfalo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Dormilón búfalo
French Requin dormeur buffle
Arabic قرش نوّام مكسيكي

Similar Species in Heterodontus

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Dormilón
Heterodontus quoyi
Least Concern
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Dormilón acebrado
Heterodontus zebra
Least Concern
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Dormilón boquigrande
Heterodontus ramalheira
Data Deficient
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Dormilón carenado
Heterodontus galeatus
Least Concern
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Dormilón cornudo
Heterodontus francisci
Data Deficient
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Dormilón de Omán
Heterodontus omanensis
Data Deficient
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Dormilón japonés
Heterodontus japonicus
Least Concern
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Dormilón toro
Heterodontus portusjacksoni
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dormilón búfalo?
The scientific name of Dormilón búfalo is Heterodontus mexicanus. It belongs to the genus Heterodontus.
What is the conservation status of Dormilón búfalo?
Dormilón búfalo (Heterodontus mexicanus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Dormilón búfalo belong to?
Dormilón búfalo (Heterodontus mexicanus) belongs to the genus Heterodontus, which is part of the taxonomic family Heterodontidae.
Is Dormilón búfalo endangered?
No, Dormilón búfalo (Heterodontus mexicanus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dormilón búfalo belong to?
Dormilón búfalo (Heterodontus mexicanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Dormilón búfalo?
The closest relatives of Dormilón búfalo in the genus Heterodontus include Dormilón, Dormilón acebrado, Dormilón boquigrande, Dormilón carenado, Dormilón cornudo.

Genus Heterodontus — 9 Species

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Dormilón
Heterodontus quoyi
LC 🐾
Dormilón acebrado
Heterodontus zebra
LC 🐾
Dormilón boquigrande
Heterodontus ramalheira
DD
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Dormilón búfalo
Heterodontus mexicanus
LC
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Dormilón carenado
Heterodontus galeatus
LC 🐾
Dormilón cornudo
Heterodontus francisci
DD 🐾
Dormilón de Omán
Heterodontus omanensis
DD 🐾
Dormilón japonés
Heterodontus japonicus
LC 🐾
Dormilón toro
Heterodontus portusjacksoni
LC
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