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Requin dormeur buffle

Heterodontus mexicanus

Least Concern

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Heterodontiformes (Heterodontiformes)
Family
Heterodontidae
Genus
Heterodontus
Species
Heterodontus mexicanus (Requin dormeur buffle)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Dormilón búfalo
French Requin dormeur buffle
Arabic قرش نوّام مكسيكي

Similar Species in Heterodontus

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Requin de Port Jackson
Heterodontus portusjacksoni
Least Concern
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Requin dormeur à crête
Heterodontus galeatus
Least Concern
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Requin dormeur bouledogue
Heterodontus quoyi
Least Concern
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Requin dormeur chabot
Heterodontus ramalheira
Data Deficient
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Requin dormeur cornu
Heterodontus francisci
Data Deficient
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Requin Dormeur d’Oman
Heterodontus omanensis
Data Deficient
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Requin dormeur nekozame
Heterodontus japonicus
Least Concern
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Requin dormeur zèbre
Heterodontus zebra
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Requin dormeur buffle?
The scientific name of Requin dormeur buffle is Heterodontus mexicanus. It belongs to the genus Heterodontus.
What is the conservation status of Requin dormeur buffle?
Requin dormeur buffle (Heterodontus mexicanus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Requin dormeur buffle belong to?
Requin dormeur buffle (Heterodontus mexicanus) belongs to the genus Heterodontus, which is part of the taxonomic family Heterodontidae.
Is Requin dormeur buffle endangered?
No, Requin dormeur buffle (Heterodontus mexicanus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Requin dormeur buffle belong to?
Requin dormeur buffle (Heterodontus mexicanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Requin dormeur buffle?
The closest relatives of Requin dormeur buffle in the genus Heterodontus include Requin de Port Jackson, Requin dormeur à crête, Requin dormeur bouledogue, Requin dormeur chabot, Requin dormeur cornu.

Genus Heterodontus — 9 Species

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Requin de Port Jackson
Heterodontus portusjacksoni
LC 🐾
Requin dormeur à crête
Heterodontus galeatus
LC 🐾
Requin dormeur bouledogue
Heterodontus quoyi
LC
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Requin dormeur buffle
Heterodontus mexicanus
LC
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Requin dormeur chabot
Heterodontus ramalheira
DD 🐾
Requin dormeur cornu
Heterodontus francisci
DD 🐾
Requin Dormeur d’Oman
Heterodontus omanensis
DD 🐾
Requin dormeur nekozame
Heterodontus japonicus
LC 🐾
Requin dormeur zèbre
Heterodontus zebra
LC
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