Higezame (Barbelthroat carpet shark)

About

The Barbelthroat carpet shark (Cirrhoscyllium expolitum) is a species in the genus Cirrhoscyllium. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment.

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (動物)

Phylum

Chordata (脊索動物)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Orectolobiformes (テンジクザメ目)

Family

Parascylliidae

Genus

Cirrhoscyllium

Species

Cirrhoscyllium expolitum (Higezame)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Higezame

Spanish Alfombrera barbuda

French Requin carpette à moustache

Arabic قِرش بِساط ذو شارب

Similar Species in Cirrhoscyllium

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Kurakakezame

Cirrhoscyllium japonicum

Least Concern

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Taiwan saddled carpet shark

Cirrhoscyllium formosanum

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Higezame?

The scientific name of Higezame is Cirrhoscyllium expolitum. It belongs to the genus Cirrhoscyllium.

What is the conservation status of Higezame?

Higezame (Cirrhoscyllium expolitum) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Higezame belong to?

Higezame (Cirrhoscyllium expolitum) belongs to the genus Cirrhoscyllium, which is part of the taxonomic family Parascylliidae.

What kingdom does Higezame belong to?

Higezame (Cirrhoscyllium expolitum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Higezame?

The closest relatives of Higezame in the genus Cirrhoscyllium include Kurakakezame, Taiwan saddled carpet shark.