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Momijizame (Deepsea spiny dogfish)

Centrophorus squamosus

Endangered

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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.

Distributed across Chile, Norway, Portugal, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Species

Centrophorus squamosus (Momijizame)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Momijizame

Spanish Quelvacho

French Squale-chagrin de l'Atlantique

German Blattschuppen-Schlingerhai

Portuguese Lixa

Indonesian Cucut botol

Similar Species in Centrophorus

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Genrokuzame

Centrophorus tessellatus

Endangered

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Okinawa yajiri zame

Centrophorus moluccensis

Vulnerable

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Tarôzame

Centrophorus granulosus

Endangered

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Seychelles Gulper Shark

Centrophorus seychellorum

Least Concern

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Dogfish endeavor

Centrophorus harrissoni

Endangered

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Lowfin gulper shark

Centrophorus lusitanicus

Not Evaluated

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Blackfin gulper shark

Centrophorus atromarginatus

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Momijizame?

The scientific name of Momijizame is Centrophorus squamosus. It belongs to the genus Centrophorus.

What is the conservation status of Momijizame?

Momijizame (Centrophorus squamosus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Momijizame live?

Momijizame is found in Distributed across Chile, Norway, Portugal, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile, Norway, Portugal, Taiwan.

What family does Momijizame belong to?

Momijizame (Centrophorus squamosus) belongs to the genus Centrophorus, which is part of the taxonomic family Centrophoridae.

Is Momijizame endangered?

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

What kingdom does Momijizame belong to?

Momijizame (Centrophorus squamosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Momijizame?

The closest relatives of Momijizame in the genus Centrophorus include Genrokuzame, Okinawa yajiri zame, Tarôzame, Dogfish endeavor, Lowfin gulper shark.