Requin scie moustache

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Pristiophoriformes (Pristiophoriformes)

Family

Pristiophoridae

Genus

Pristiophorus

Species

Pristiophorus japonicus (Requin scie moustache)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 톱상어

Japanese Nokogirizame

Spanish Tiburón sierra japonés

French Requin scie moustache

German Japanischer Sägehai

Russian пила-рыба японская

Arabic قرش مِنشار ياباني

Similar Species in Pristiophorus

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Requin scie à nez court

Pristiophorus nudipinnis

Least Concern

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Requin scie d'Amerique

Pristiophorus schroederi

Least Concern

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African dwarf sawshark

Pristiophorus nancyae

Least Concern

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Tropical sawshark

Pristiophorus delicatus

Least Concern

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Lana’s Sawshark

Pristiophorus lanae

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Requin scie moustache?

The scientific name of Requin scie moustache is Pristiophorus japonicus. It belongs to the genus Pristiophorus.

What is the conservation status of Requin scie moustache?

Requin scie moustache (Pristiophorus japonicus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Requin scie moustache live?

Requin scie moustache is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Requin scie moustache belong to?

Requin scie moustache (Pristiophorus japonicus) belongs to the genus Pristiophorus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pristiophoridae.

Is Requin scie moustache endangered?

No, Requin scie moustache (Pristiophorus japonicus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Requin scie moustache belong to?

Requin scie moustache (Pristiophorus japonicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Requin scie moustache?

The closest relatives of Requin scie moustache in the genus Pristiophorus include Requin scie à nez court, Requin scie d'Amerique, African dwarf sawshark, Tropical sawshark, Lana’s Sawshark.