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Chien nain

Galeus schultzi

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family
Scyliorhinidae
Genus
Galeus
Species
Galeus schultzi (Chien nain)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pintarroja enana
French Chien nain
Arabic قِرش قِطّ منشار قزم

Similar Species in Galeus

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Bardoulin
Galeus melastomus
Not Evaluated
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Chien à queue rude
Galeus cadenati
Least Concern
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Chien à queue rude
Galeus arae
Least Concern
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Chien Atlantique
Galeus atlanticus
Near Threatened
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Chien espagnol
Galeus polli
Vulnerable
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Chien gecko
Galeus eastmani
Least Concern
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Chien islandais
Galeus murinus
Least Concern
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Chien lime
Galeus sauteri
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chien nain?
The scientific name of Chien nain is Galeus schultzi. It belongs to the genus Galeus.
What is the conservation status of Chien nain?
Chien nain (Galeus schultzi) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Chien nain belong to?
Chien nain (Galeus schultzi) belongs to the genus Galeus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Chien nain endangered?
No, Chien nain (Galeus schultzi) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Chien nain belong to?
Chien nain (Galeus schultzi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Chien nain?
The closest relatives of Chien nain in the genus Galeus include Bardoulin, Chien à queue rude, Chien à queue rude, Chien Atlantique, Chien espagnol.

Genus Galeus — 17 Species

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Bardoulin
Galeus melastomus
NE 🐾
Chien à queue rude
Galeus arae
LC 🐾
Chien à queue rude
Galeus cadenati
LC 🐾
Chien Atlantique
Galeus atlanticus
NT 🐾
Chien espagnol
Galeus polli
VU 🐾
Chien gecko
Galeus eastmani
LC 🐾
Chien islandais
Galeus murinus
LC 🐾
Chien lime
Galeus sauteri
LC
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Chien nain
Galeus schultzi
LC
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Chien planeur
Galeus nipponensis
LC 🐾
Chien poivré
Galeus piperatus
LC 🐾
Chien Priape
Galeus priapus
LC 🐾
Springer's sawtail cat shark
Galeus springeri
LC 🐾
Southern sawtail catshark
Galeus mincaronei
VU 🐾
Longnose sawtail cat shark
Galeus longirostris
LC 🐾
Slender sawtail cat shark
Galeus gracilis
DD 🐾
Antilles Catshark
Galeus antillensis
LC
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