Mitsukurizame (Elfin shark)

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (動物)

Phylum

Chordata (脊索動物)

Class

Chondrichthyes (軟骨魚綱)

Order

Lamniformes (ネズミザメ目)

Family

Mitsukurinidae

Genus

Mitsukurina

Species

Mitsukurina owstoni (Mitsukurizame)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Mitsukurizame

Spanish Tiburón duende

French Requin lutin

German Japanischer Nasenhai

Portuguese Tubarão-demónio

Russian Акула-домовой

Indonesian Squalo Folletto

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mitsukurizame?

The scientific name of Mitsukurizame is Mitsukurina owstoni. It belongs to the genus Mitsukurina.

What is the conservation status of Mitsukurizame?

Mitsukurizame (Mitsukurina owstoni) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Mitsukurizame live?

Mitsukurizame is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.

What family does Mitsukurizame belong to?

Mitsukurizame (Mitsukurina owstoni) belongs to the genus Mitsukurina, which is part of the taxonomic family Mitsukurinidae.

Is Mitsukurizame endangered?

No, Mitsukurizame (Mitsukurina owstoni) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Mitsukurizame belong to?

Mitsukurizame (Mitsukurina owstoni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).