Yumezame vs Marubara-yumezame

Centroscymnus owstonii compared with Centroscymnus coelolepis

Key Differences

• Yumezame is Vulnerable while Marubara-yumezame is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Yumezame	Marubara-yumezame
Kingdom same	Animalia (動物)	Animalia (動物)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索動物)	Chordata (脊索動物)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Squaliformes (ツノザメ目)	Squaliformes (ツノザメ目)
Family same	Somniosidae	Somniosidae
Genus same	Centroscymnus	Centroscymnus
Species	Centroscymnus owstonii	Centroscymnus coelolepis

Evolutionary Relationship

Yumezame and Marubara-yumezame share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Centroscymnus.

Conservation Status

Yumezame

VU — Vulnerable

Marubara-yumezame

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Yumezame	Marubara-yumezame
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Yumezame

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Marubara-yumezame

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Portugal. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Yumezame

The Black shark (Centroscymnus owstonii) is a species in the genus Centroscymnus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.