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Abura-tsunozame (Dogfish)

Squalus suckleyi

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索動物)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (ツノザメ目)
Family
Squalidae
Genus
Squalus
Species
Squalus suckleyi (Abura-tsunozame)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 곱상어
Japanese Abura-tsunozame
Spanish Cazón espinoso común
French Aiguillat commun
Russian Катран (=акула колючая обыкновенная)

Similar Species in Squalus

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Futo-tsunozame
Squalus mitsukurii
Endangered
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Hiretaka-tsunozame
Squalus formosus
Endangered
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Hiretakatsunozame
Squalus blainville
Data Deficient
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Togari-tsunozame
Squalus japonicus
Endangered
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Tsumari-tsuno zame
Squalus megalops
Least Concern
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Tsumari-tsuno-zame
Squalus brevirostris
Endangered
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Indonesian shortsnout spurdog
Squalus hemipinnis
Vulnerable
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Cyrano spurdog
Squalus rancureli
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Abura-tsunozame?
The scientific name of Abura-tsunozame is Squalus suckleyi. It belongs to the genus Squalus.
What is the conservation status of Abura-tsunozame?
Abura-tsunozame (Squalus suckleyi) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Abura-tsunozame live?
Abura-tsunozame is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Abura-tsunozame belong to?
Abura-tsunozame (Squalus suckleyi) belongs to the genus Squalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Squalidae.
Is Abura-tsunozame endangered?
No, Abura-tsunozame (Squalus suckleyi) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Abura-tsunozame belong to?
Abura-tsunozame (Squalus suckleyi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Abura-tsunozame?
The closest relatives of Abura-tsunozame in the genus Squalus include Futo-tsunozame, Hiretaka-tsunozame, Hiretakatsunozame, Togari-tsunozame, Tsumari-tsuno zame.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Squalus — 20 Species

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Abura-tsunozame
Squalus suckleyi
LC
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Futo-tsunozame
Squalus mitsukurii
EN 🐾
Hiretaka-tsunozame
Squalus formosus
EN 🐾
Hiretakatsunozame
Squalus blainville
DD 🐾
Togari-tsunozame
Squalus japonicus
EN 🐾
Tsumari-tsuno zame
Squalus megalops
LC 🐾
Tsumari-tsuno-zame
Squalus brevirostris
EN 🐾
Greeneye spurdog
Squalus chloroculus
EN 🐾
Green-eyed dogfish
Squalus griffini
LC 🐾
Western highfin spurdog
Squalus altipinnis
DD 🐾
Northeastern Brazilian dogfish
Squalus bahiensis
DD 🐾
Western longnose spurdog
Squalus nasutus
NT 🐾
Blacktail spurdog
Squalus melanurus
DD 🐾
Brazilian whitetail dogfish
Squalus albicaudus
DD 🐾
Eastern highfin spurdog
Squalus albifrons
LC 🐾
Atlantic lobefin dogfish
Squalus lobularis
DD 🐾
Seychelles Spurdog
Squalus lalannei
LC 🐾
Long-snouted African spurdog
Squalus bassi
LC 🐾
Fatspine spurdog
Squalus crassispinus
LC 🐾
Edmund's spurdog
Squalus edmundsi
NT
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