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Epineux noir

Etmopterus spinax

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Squaliformes (Squaliformes)

Species

Etmopterus spinax (Epineux noir)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Negrito

French Epineux noir

German Kleiner schwarzer Dornhai

Portuguese Gata-negra

Russian Nochnaya

Arabic Kalb

Turkish Kadife köpekbalığı

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Epineux noir?

The scientific name of Epineux noir is Etmopterus spinax. It belongs to the genus Etmopterus.

What is the conservation status of Epineux noir?

Epineux noir (Etmopterus spinax) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Epineux noir live?

Epineux noir is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does Epineux noir belong to?

Epineux noir (Etmopterus spinax) belongs to the genus Etmopterus, which is part of the taxonomic family Etmopteridae.

What kingdom does Epineux noir belong to?

Epineux noir (Etmopterus spinax) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Epineux noir?

The closest relatives of Epineux noir in the genus Etmopterus include Sagre à nageoires frangées, Sagre antillais, Sagre antillais, Sagre brun, Sagre chien.