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Ankou zame (Australian sharpnose shark)

Rhizoprionodon oligolinx

Near Threatened

About

The Australian sharpnose shark (Rhizoprionodon oligolinx) is a species in the genus Rhizoprionodon. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (軟骨魚綱)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (メジロザメ目)

Species

Rhizoprionodon oligolinx (Ankou zame)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 아구상어

Japanese Ankou zame

Spanish Cazón espadachín

French Requin aiguille gris

Arabic Jarjur

Indonesian Hiu pilus

Thai Chalarm Paag-laem

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Buraziru-hiragashira

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ヒラガシラ

Rhizoprionodon acutus

Vulnerable

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Australian sharpnose shark

Rhizoprionodon taylori

Least Concern

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Atlantic Sharpnose Shark

Rhizoprionodon terraenovae

Least Concern

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Atlantic sharpnose shark

Rhizoprionodon porosus

Vulnerable

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Pacific sharp-nosed shark

Rhizoprionodon longurio

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ankou zame?

The scientific name of Ankou zame is Rhizoprionodon oligolinx. It belongs to the genus Rhizoprionodon.

What is the conservation status of Ankou zame?

Ankou zame (Rhizoprionodon oligolinx) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Ankou zame belong to?

Ankou zame (Rhizoprionodon oligolinx) belongs to the genus Rhizoprionodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.

What kingdom does Ankou zame belong to?

Ankou zame (Rhizoprionodon oligolinx) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Ankou zame?

The closest relatives of Ankou zame in the genus Rhizoprionodon include Buraziru-hiragashira, ヒラガシラ, Pacific sharp-nosed shark, Atlantic sharpnose shark, Australian sharpnose shark.