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Aiguillat commun

Squalus megalops

Least Concern

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (Squaliformes)
Family
Squalidae
Genus
Squalus
Species
Squalus megalops (Aiguillat commun)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 모조리상어
Japanese Tsumari-tsuno zame
Spanish Galludo
French Aiguillat commun
German Kurznasen-Dornhai
Portuguese Cacao-bagre
Russian Катран (=акула колючая обыкновенная)
Turkish köpekbalığı
Vietnamese Cá Nhám
Thai Chalarm Maew

Similar Species in Squalus

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aiguillat
Squalus acanthias
Endangered
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Aiguillat à grosse tête
Squalus bucephalus
Data Deficient
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Aiguillat à queue noire
Squalus melanurus
Data Deficient
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Aiguillat commun
Squalus suckleyi
Least Concern
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Aiguillat coq
Squalus mitsukurii
Endangered
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Aiguillat coq
Squalus griffini
Least Concern
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Aiguillat coq
Squalus blainville
Data Deficient
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Aiguillat cubain
Squalus lobularis
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Aiguillat commun?
The scientific name of Aiguillat commun is Squalus megalops. It belongs to the genus Squalus.
What is the conservation status of Aiguillat commun?
Aiguillat commun (Squalus megalops) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Aiguillat commun belong to?
Aiguillat commun (Squalus megalops) belongs to the genus Squalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Squalidae.
Is Aiguillat commun endangered?
No, Aiguillat commun (Squalus megalops) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Aiguillat commun belong to?
Aiguillat commun (Squalus megalops) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Aiguillat commun?
The closest relatives of Aiguillat commun in the genus Squalus include aiguillat, Aiguillat à grosse tête, Aiguillat à queue noire, Aiguillat commun, Aiguillat coq.

Genus Squalus — 20 Species

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aiguillat
Squalus acanthias
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Aiguillat à grosse tête
Squalus bucephalus
DD 🐾
Aiguillat à queue noire
Squalus melanurus
DD
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Aiguillat commun
Squalus megalops
LC
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Aiguillat commun
Squalus suckleyi
LC 🐾
Aiguillat coq
Squalus griffini
LC 🐾
Aiguillat coq
Squalus mitsukurii
EN 🐾
Aiguillat coq
Squalus blainville
DD 🐾
Aiguillat cubain
Squalus cubensis
LC 🐾
Aiguillat cubain
Squalus albicaudus
DD 🐾
Aiguillat cubain
Squalus lobularis
DD 🐾
Aiguillat cyrano
Squalus rancureli
NT 🐾
Aiguillat épinette
Squalus chloroculus
EN 🐾
Aiguillat togari
Squalus japonicus
EN 🐾
Indonesian greeneye spurdog
Squalus montalbani
VU 🐾
Taiwan spurdog
Squalus formosus
EN 🐾
Western longnose spurdog
Squalus nasutus
NT 🐾
Eastern longnose spurdog
Squalus grahami
NT 🐾
Indonesian shortsnout spurdog
Squalus hemipinnis
VU 🐾
Kermadec spiny dogfish
Squalus raoulensis
LC
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