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Ko-nanukazame (Balloon shark)

Cephaloscyllium sarawakensis

Critically Endangered

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The Balloon shark (Cephaloscyllium sarawakensis) is a species in the genus Cephaloscyllium. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

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

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Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (軟骨魚綱)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (メジロザメ目)

Species

Cephaloscyllium sarawakensis (Ko-nanukazame)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Ko-nanukazame

Spanish Pejegato ajedrezado

French Holbiche damier

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Nanukazame

Cephaloscyllium umbratile

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Balloon shark

Cephaloscyllium sufflans

Near Threatened

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Speckled swellshark

Cephaloscyllium speccum

Data Deficient

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Cook’s swellshark

Cephaloscyllium cooki

Data Deficient

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Leopard-spotted swellshark

Cephaloscyllium fasciatum

Critically Endangered

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Indian swell shark

Cephaloscyllium silasi

Critically Endangered

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Flagtail swellshark

Cephaloscyllium signourum

Data Deficient

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Narrowbar swellshark

Cephaloscyllium zebrum

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ko-nanukazame?

The scientific name of Ko-nanukazame is Cephaloscyllium sarawakensis. It belongs to the genus Cephaloscyllium.

What is the conservation status of Ko-nanukazame?

Ko-nanukazame (Cephaloscyllium sarawakensis) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ko-nanukazame live?

Ko-nanukazame is found in Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Ko-nanukazame belong to?

Ko-nanukazame (Cephaloscyllium sarawakensis) belongs to the genus Cephaloscyllium, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.

Is Ko-nanukazame endangered?

Yes, Ko-nanukazame (Cephaloscyllium sarawakensis) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Ko-nanukazame belong to?

Ko-nanukazame (Cephaloscyllium sarawakensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Ko-nanukazame?

The closest relatives of Ko-nanukazame in the genus Cephaloscyllium include Nanukazame, Speckled swellshark, Cook’s swellshark, Leopard-spotted swellshark, Indian swell shark.