Apocal

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Chile.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Squaliformes (Squaliformes)

Family

Somniosidae

Genus

Somniosus

Species

Somniosus antarcticus (Apocal)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Minami-ondenzame

Spanish Tollo de Groenlandia

French Apocal

Russian Акула полярная атлантическая

Similar Species in Somniosus

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Laimargue

Somniosus microcephalus

Data Deficient

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Laimargue de la Méditerranée

Somniosus longus

Data Deficient

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Laimargue de Méditerranée

Somniosus rostratus

Least Concern

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Laimargue dormeur

Somniosus pacificus

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Apocal?

The scientific name of Apocal is Somniosus antarcticus. It belongs to the genus Somniosus.

What is the conservation status of Apocal?

Apocal (Somniosus antarcticus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Apocal live?

Apocal is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.

What family does Apocal belong to?

Apocal (Somniosus antarcticus) belongs to the genus Somniosus, which is part of the taxonomic family Somniosidae.

Is Apocal endangered?

No, Apocal (Somniosus antarcticus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Apocal belong to?

Apocal (Somniosus antarcticus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Apocal?

The closest relatives of Apocal in the genus Somniosus include Laimargue, Laimargue de la Méditerranée, Laimargue de Méditerranée, Laimargue dormeur.