Kogikuzame (Cooks bramble shark)

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Chile, Colombia, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (動物)

Phylum

Chordata (脊索動物)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Squaliformes (ツノザメ目)

Family

Echinorhinidae

Genus

Echinorhinus

Species

Echinorhinus cookei (Kogikuzame)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Kogikuzame

Spanish Tiburon negroespinoso

French Squale bouclé du Pacifique

Arabic قِرش مخزوم للمحيط الهادئ

Similar Species in Echinorhinus

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Kikuzame

Echinorhinus brucus

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kogikuzame?

The scientific name of Kogikuzame is Echinorhinus cookei. It belongs to the genus Echinorhinus.

What is the conservation status of Kogikuzame?

Kogikuzame (Echinorhinus cookei) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Kogikuzame live?

Kogikuzame is found in Distributed across Chile, Colombia, and Taiwan.. Countries include Chile, Colombia, Taiwan.

What family does Kogikuzame belong to?

Kogikuzame (Echinorhinus cookei) belongs to the genus Echinorhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Echinorhinidae.

What kingdom does Kogikuzame belong to?

Kogikuzame (Echinorhinus cookei) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Kogikuzame?

The closest relatives of Kogikuzame in the genus Echinorhinus include Kikuzame.