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Hiu minyak

Squalus cubensis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Venezuela.

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hewan)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (Squaliformes)
Family
Squalidae
Genus
Squalus
Species
Squalus cubensis (Hiu minyak)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cazón aguijón cubano
French Aiguillat cubain
Portuguese Cação
Arabic كلب البحر كُوبي
Indonesian Hiu minyak

Similar Species in Squalus

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Cucut botol
Squalus hemipinnis
Vulnerable
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Cucut botol
Squalus edmundsi
Near Threatened
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Blainvilles dogfish
Squalus mitsukurii
Endangered
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Eastern longnose spurdog
Squalus grahami
Near Threatened
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Cyrano spurdog
Squalus rancureli
Near Threatened
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Kermadec spiny dogfish
Squalus raoulensis
Least Concern
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Blue Dog
Squalus acanthias
Endangered
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Bighead spurdog
Squalus bucephalus
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hiu minyak?
The scientific name of Hiu minyak is Squalus cubensis. It belongs to the genus Squalus.
What is the conservation status of Hiu minyak?
Hiu minyak (Squalus cubensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Hiu minyak live?
Hiu minyak is found in Found in Venezuela.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Hiu minyak belong to?
Hiu minyak (Squalus cubensis) belongs to the genus Squalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Squalidae.
Is Hiu minyak endangered?
No, Hiu minyak (Squalus cubensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Hiu minyak belong to?
Hiu minyak (Squalus cubensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Hiu minyak?
The closest relatives of Hiu minyak in the genus Squalus include Cucut botol, Cucut botol, Blue Dog, Eastern longnose spurdog, Cyrano spurdog.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Squalus — 20 Species

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Cucut botol
Squalus edmundsi
NT 🐾
Cucut botol
Squalus hemipinnis
VU
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Hiu minyak
Squalus cubensis
LC
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Blue Dog
Squalus acanthias
EN 🐾
Eastern longnose spurdog
Squalus grahami
NT 🐾
Cyrano spurdog
Squalus rancureli
NT 🐾
Kermadec spiny dogfish
Squalus raoulensis
LC 🐾
Greeneye spurdog
Squalus chloroculus
EN 🐾
Japanese spurdog
Squalus japonicus
EN 🐾
Green-eyed dogfish
Squalus griffini
LC 🐾
Western highfin spurdog
Squalus altipinnis
DD 🐾
Northeastern Brazilian dogfish
Squalus bahiensis
DD 🐾
shortnose spurdog
Squalus megalops
LC 🐾
Shortnose dogfish
Squalus brevirostris
EN 🐾
Bartail spurdog
Squalus notocaudatus
LC 🐾
Blacktail spurdog
Squalus melanurus
DD 🐾
Brazilian whitetail dogfish
Squalus albicaudus
DD 🐾
Eastern highfin spurdog
Squalus albifrons
LC 🐾
Atlantic lobefin dogfish
Squalus lobularis
DD 🐾
Seychelles Spurdog
Squalus lalannei
LC
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