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Alfombrera de Taiwan

Cirrhoscyllium formosanum

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Orectolobiformes (Orectolobiformes)
Family
Parascylliidae
Genus
Cirrhoscyllium
Species
Cirrhoscyllium formosanum (Alfombrera de Taiwan)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Alfombrera de Taiwan
French Requin carpette chin
Arabic قِرش بِساط أَسرج طايوان

Similar Species in Cirrhoscyllium

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Alfombrera barbuda
Cirrhoscyllium expolitum
Data Deficient
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Alfombrera japonesa
Cirrhoscyllium japonicum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alfombrera de Taiwan?
The scientific name of Alfombrera de Taiwan is Cirrhoscyllium formosanum. It belongs to the genus Cirrhoscyllium.
What is the conservation status of Alfombrera de Taiwan?
Alfombrera de Taiwan (Cirrhoscyllium formosanum) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Alfombrera de Taiwan live?
Alfombrera de Taiwan is found in Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Alfombrera de Taiwan belong to?
Alfombrera de Taiwan (Cirrhoscyllium formosanum) belongs to the genus Cirrhoscyllium, which is part of the taxonomic family Parascylliidae.
Is Alfombrera de Taiwan endangered?
Yes, Alfombrera de Taiwan (Cirrhoscyllium formosanum) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Alfombrera de Taiwan belong to?
Alfombrera de Taiwan (Cirrhoscyllium formosanum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Alfombrera de Taiwan?
The closest relatives of Alfombrera de Taiwan in the genus Cirrhoscyllium include Alfombrera barbuda, Alfombrera japonesa.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Cirrhoscyllium — 3 Species

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Alfombrera barbuda
Cirrhoscyllium expolitum
DD
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Alfombrera de Taiwan
Cirrhoscyllium formosanum
VU
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Alfombrera japonesa
Cirrhoscyllium japonicum
LC
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