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Western highfin spurdog

Squalus altipinnis

Data Deficient

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (Squaliformes)
Family
Squalidae
Genus
Squalus
Species
Squalus altipinnis (Western highfin spurdog)

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Aiguillat à grosse tête
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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 commun
Squalus megalops
Least Concern
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Aiguillat coq
Squalus griffini
Least Concern
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Aiguillat coq
Squalus mitsukurii
Endangered
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Aiguillat coq
Squalus blainville
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western highfin spurdog?
The scientific name of Western highfin spurdog is Squalus altipinnis. It belongs to the genus Squalus.
What is the conservation status of Western highfin spurdog?
Western highfin spurdog (Squalus altipinnis) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Western highfin spurdog belong to?
Western highfin spurdog (Squalus altipinnis) belongs to the genus Squalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Squalidae.
What kingdom does Western highfin spurdog belong to?
Western highfin spurdog (Squalus altipinnis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Western highfin spurdog?
The closest relatives of Western highfin spurdog in the genus Squalus include aiguillat, Aiguillat à grosse tête, Aiguillat à queue noire, Aiguillat commun, Aiguillat commun.

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 🐾
Aiguillat commun
Squalus megalops
LC 🐾
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
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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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