Requin lutin

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)

Order

Lamniformes (Mackerel Sharks)

Family

Mitsukurinidae

Genus

Mitsukurina

Species

Mitsukurina owstoni (Requin lutin)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Mitsukurizame

Spanish Tiburón duende

French Requin lutin

German Japanischer Nasenhai

Portuguese Tubarão-demónio

Russian Акула-домовой

Indonesian Squalo Folletto

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Requin lutin?

The scientific name of Requin lutin is Mitsukurina owstoni. It belongs to the genus Mitsukurina.

What is the conservation status of Requin lutin?

Requin lutin (Mitsukurina owstoni) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Requin lutin live?

Requin lutin is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.

What family does Requin lutin belong to?

Requin lutin (Mitsukurina owstoni) belongs to the genus Mitsukurina, which is part of the taxonomic family Mitsukurinidae.

Is Requin lutin endangered?

No, Requin lutin (Mitsukurina owstoni) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Requin lutin belong to?

Requin lutin (Mitsukurina owstoni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).