Pailona rapeux vs Pailona jume

Centroscymnus owstonii compared with Centroscymnus macracanthus

Key Differences

• Pailona rapeux is Vulnerable while Pailona jume is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Pailona rapeux	Pailona jume
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Squaliformes (Squaliformes)	Squaliformes (Squaliformes)
Family same	Somniosidae	Somniosidae
Genus same	Centroscymnus	Centroscymnus
Species	Centroscymnus owstonii	Centroscymnus macracanthus

Evolutionary Relationship

Pailona rapeux and Pailona jume share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Centroscymnus.

Conservation Status

Pailona rapeux

VU — Vulnerable

Pailona jume

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Pailona rapeux	Pailona jume
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Pailona rapeux

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Pailona jume

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Chile.

Pailona rapeux

The Black shark (Centroscymnus owstonii) is a species in the genus Centroscymnus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.