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Chien gecko

Galeus eastmani

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

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 eastmani (Chien gecko)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Yamorizame
Spanish Pintarroja salamanquesa
French Chien gecko
Arabic قِرش قِطّ جِكُو
Vietnamese Cá Nhám đuôi gai

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 islandais
Galeus murinus
Least Concern
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Chien lime
Galeus sauteri
Least Concern
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Chien nain
Galeus schultzi
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 1 Countries

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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
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Chien gecko
Galeus eastmani
LC
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Chien islandais
Galeus murinus
LC 🐾
Chien lime
Galeus sauteri
LC 🐾
Chien nain
Galeus schultzi
LC 🐾
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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