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Ubazame (Basking Shark)

Cetorhinus maximus

Endangered

About

ウバザメ（Cetorhinus maximus）は、IUCNレッドリストで絶滅危惧種（EN）に分類されています。野生での絶滅リスクが高く、個体数の著しい減少と生存への継続的な脅威に直面しています。

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and South America (Chile). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (軟骨魚綱)

Species

Cetorhinus maximus (Ubazame)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 돌묵상어

Japanese Ubazame

Spanish Colayo

French requin pèlerin

German Riesenhai

Portuguese Albafar

Russian Акула гигантская

Arabic Kalb

Turkish Büyük camgöz

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ubazame?

The scientific name of Ubazame is Cetorhinus maximus. It belongs to the genus Cetorhinus.

What is the conservation status of Ubazame?

Ubazame (Cetorhinus maximus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ubazame live?

Ubazame is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and South America (Chile). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan.

What family does Ubazame belong to?

Ubazame (Cetorhinus maximus) belongs to the genus Cetorhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cetorhinidae.

Is Ubazame endangered?

Yes, Ubazame (Cetorhinus maximus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Ubazame belong to?

Ubazame (Cetorhinus maximus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).