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Eirakubuka (Japanese gray shark)

Hemitriakis japanica

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

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
Triakidae
Genus
Hemitriakis
Species
Hemitriakis japanica (Eirakubuka)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Haeng-rak-sang-ǒ
Japanese Eirakubuka
Spanish Cazón japonés
French Requin-hâ dochizame
Arabic قِرش كلب ياباني

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Endangered
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Whitefin tope shark
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Critically Endangered
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Ocellate Topeshark
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eirakubuka?
The scientific name of Eirakubuka is Hemitriakis japanica. It belongs to the genus Hemitriakis.
What is the conservation status of Eirakubuka?
Eirakubuka (Hemitriakis japanica) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Eirakubuka live?
Eirakubuka is found in Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Eirakubuka belong to?
Eirakubuka (Hemitriakis japanica) belongs to the genus Hemitriakis, which is part of the taxonomic family Triakidae.
Is Eirakubuka endangered?
Yes, Eirakubuka (Hemitriakis japanica) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Eirakubuka belong to?
Eirakubuka (Hemitriakis japanica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Eirakubuka?
The closest relatives of Eirakubuka in the genus Hemitriakis include Darksnout houndshark, Indonesian Houndshark, Whitefin tope shark, Ocellate Topeshark, Sicklefin hound shark.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Hemitriakis — 6 Species

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Eirakubuka
Hemitriakis japanica
EN
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Darksnout houndshark
Hemitriakis abdita
DD 🐾
Indonesian Houndshark
Hemitriakis indroyonoi
EN 🐾
Whitefin tope shark
Hemitriakis leucoperiptera
CR 🐾
Ocellate Topeshark
Hemitriakis complicofasciata
VU 🐾
Sicklefin hound shark
Hemitriakis falcata
LC
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