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Kagurazame (6-gilled shark)

Hexanchus griseus

Not Evaluated

About

The 6-gilled shark (Hexanchus griseus) is a species in the genus Hexanchus. It is not yet evaluated on the IUCN Red List. It is found across Chile, Denmark, Norway, and 2 other countries, inhabiting Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Chile, Venezuela).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Hexanchiformes (カグラザメ目)

Species

Hexanchus griseus (Kagurazame)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Kagurazame

Spanish Albafara

French Arbano

German Grauhai

Portuguese Albafar

Russian акула шестижаберная

Arabic Kalb

Turkish Altıyarıklı canavar

Vietnamese Cá Nhám sáu răng

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kagurazame?

The scientific name of Kagurazame is Hexanchus griseus. It belongs to the genus Hexanchus.

Where does Kagurazame live?

Kagurazame is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Chile, Venezuela).. Countries include Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does Kagurazame belong to?

Kagurazame (Hexanchus griseus) belongs to the genus Hexanchus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hexanchidae.

What kingdom does Kagurazame belong to?

Kagurazame (Hexanchus griseus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Kagurazame?

The closest relatives of Kagurazame in the genus Hexanchus include Bigeye Sixgill Shark.