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Togari-ankôzame (Dog shark)

Scoliodon laticaudus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

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
Carcharhinidae
Genus
Scoliodon
Species
Scoliodon laticaudus (Togari-ankôzame)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Togari-ankôzame
Spanish Cazón espadachín
French Requin épée
Portuguese Marracho espadarte
Arabic قرش حُسام
Indonesian Hiu kejen
Thai Chalarm Noo

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New Spadenose Shark
Scoliodon macrorhynchos
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Togari-ankôzame?
The scientific name of Togari-ankôzame is Scoliodon laticaudus. It belongs to the genus Scoliodon.
What is the conservation status of Togari-ankôzame?
Togari-ankôzame (Scoliodon laticaudus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Togari-ankôzame live?
Togari-ankôzame is found in Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Togari-ankôzame belong to?
Togari-ankôzame (Scoliodon laticaudus) belongs to the genus Scoliodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.
What kingdom does Togari-ankôzame belong to?
Togari-ankôzame (Scoliodon laticaudus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Togari-ankôzame?
The closest relatives of Togari-ankôzame in the genus Scoliodon include New Spadenose Shark.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Scoliodon — 2 Species

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Togari-ankôzame
Scoliodon laticaudus
NT
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New Spadenose Shark
Scoliodon macrorhynchos
NT
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