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Chien islandais

Galeus murinus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Portugal.

🇵🇹 Portugal

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 murinus (Chien islandais)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pintarroja islándica
French Chien islandais
German Maus-Sägeschwanzhai
Arabic ٌقِرش قِطّ إسلاندي

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