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Requin carpette chin

Cirrhoscyllium formosanum

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Orectolobiformes (Orectolobiformes)
Family
Parascylliidae
Genus
Cirrhoscyllium
Species
Cirrhoscyllium formosanum (Requin carpette chin)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Alfombrera de Taiwan
French Requin carpette chin
Arabic قِرش بِساط أَسرج طايوان

Similar Species in Cirrhoscyllium

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Requin carpette à moustache
Cirrhoscyllium expolitum
Data Deficient
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Requin carpette chat
Cirrhoscyllium japonicum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Requin carpette chin?
The scientific name of Requin carpette chin is Cirrhoscyllium formosanum. It belongs to the genus Cirrhoscyllium.
What is the conservation status of Requin carpette chin?
Requin carpette chin (Cirrhoscyllium formosanum) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Requin carpette chin live?
Requin carpette chin is found in Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Requin carpette chin belong to?
Requin carpette chin (Cirrhoscyllium formosanum) belongs to the genus Cirrhoscyllium, which is part of the taxonomic family Parascylliidae.
Is Requin carpette chin endangered?
Yes, Requin carpette chin (Cirrhoscyllium formosanum) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Requin carpette chin belong to?
Requin carpette chin (Cirrhoscyllium formosanum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Requin carpette chin?
The closest relatives of Requin carpette chin in the genus Cirrhoscyllium include Requin carpette à moustache, Requin carpette chat.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Cirrhoscyllium — 3 Species

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Requin carpette à moustache
Cirrhoscyllium expolitum
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Requin carpette chat
Cirrhoscyllium japonicum
LC
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Requin carpette chin
Cirrhoscyllium formosanum
VU
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