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Macke (Black-mouthed dogfish)

Galeus melastomus

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About

The Black-mouthed dogfish (Galeus melastomus) is a species in the genus Galeus. Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean. Its geographic range spans Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索動物)
Class
Chondrichthyes (軟骨魚綱)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (メジロザメ目)
Family
Scyliorhinidae
Genus
Galeus
Species
Galeus melastomus (Macke)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Macke
Spanish Bardoulina
French Bardoulin
German Fleckhai
Portuguese Leitao
Arabic Kalb bahr
Turkish Lekeli kedibalığı

Similar Species in Galeus

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Hashinaga-yamorizame
Galeus longirostris
Least Concern
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Nihon-yamorizame
Galeus nipponensis
Least Concern
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Taiwan-yamorizame
Galeus sauteri
Least Concern
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Yamorizame
Galeus eastmani
Least Concern
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Mouse cat shark
Galeus murinus
Least Concern
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Peppered cat shark
Galeus piperatus
Least Concern
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African sawtail cat shark
Galeus polli
Vulnerable
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Crested shark
Galeus arae
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Macke?
The scientific name of Macke is Galeus melastomus. It belongs to the genus Galeus.
Where does Macke live?
Macke is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Macke belong to?
Macke (Galeus melastomus) belongs to the genus Galeus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
What kingdom does Macke belong to?
Macke (Galeus melastomus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Macke?
The closest relatives of Macke in the genus Galeus include Hashinaga-yamorizame, Nihon-yamorizame, Taiwan-yamorizame, Yamorizame, Peppered cat shark.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Galeus — 17 Species

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Hashinaga-yamorizame
Galeus longirostris
LC
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Macke
Galeus melastomus
NE
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Nihon-yamorizame
Galeus nipponensis
LC 🐾
Taiwan-yamorizame
Galeus sauteri
LC 🐾
Yamorizame
Galeus eastmani
LC 🐾
Peppered cat shark
Galeus piperatus
LC 🐾
African sawtail cat shark
Galeus polli
VU 🐾
Crested shark
Galeus arae
LC 🐾
Southern sawtail catshark
Galeus mincaronei
VU 🐾
Springer's sawtail cat shark
Galeus springeri
LC 🐾
Slender sawtail cat shark
Galeus gracilis
DD 🐾
Antilles Catshark
Galeus antillensis
LC 🐾
Dwarf sawtail cat shark
Galeus schultzi
LC 🐾
Atlantic sawtail catshark
Galeus atlanticus
NT 🐾
Phallic Catshark
Galeus priapus
LC 🐾
Longfin sawtail cat shark
Galeus cadenati
LC 🐾
Mouse cat shark
Galeus murinus
LC
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