Nokogirizame (Halberd shark)

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

Pristiophoriformes (ノコギリザメ)

Family

Pristiophoridae

Genus

Pristiophorus

Species

Pristiophorus japonicus (Nokogirizame)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 톱상어

Japanese Nokogirizame

Spanish Tiburón sierra japonés

French Requin scie moustache

German Japanischer Sägehai

Russian пила-рыба японская

Arabic قرش مِنشار ياباني

Similar Species in Pristiophorus

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Guchi

Pristiophorus schroederi

Least Concern

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African dwarf sawshark

Pristiophorus nancyae

Least Concern

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Tropical sawshark

Pristiophorus delicatus

Least Concern

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Doggies

Pristiophorus nudipinnis

Least Concern

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Lana’s Sawshark

Pristiophorus lanae

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nokogirizame?

The scientific name of Nokogirizame is Pristiophorus japonicus. It belongs to the genus Pristiophorus.

What is the conservation status of Nokogirizame?

Nokogirizame (Pristiophorus japonicus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Nokogirizame live?

Nokogirizame is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Nokogirizame belong to?

Nokogirizame (Pristiophorus japonicus) belongs to the genus Pristiophorus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pristiophoridae.

Is Nokogirizame endangered?

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

What kingdom does Nokogirizame belong to?

Nokogirizame (Pristiophorus japonicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Nokogirizame?

The closest relatives of Nokogirizame in the genus Pristiophorus include Guchi, African dwarf sawshark, Tropical sawshark, Doggies, Lana’s Sawshark.