Kaeruzame (Little sleeper shark)

Habitat & Distribution

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Chile.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (動物)

Phylum

Chordata (脊索動物)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Squaliformes (ツノザメ目)

Family

Somniosidae

Genus

Somniosus

Species

Somniosus longus (Kaeruzame)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Kaeruzame

Spanish Tollo boreal

French Laimargue de la Méditerranée

Similar Species in Somniosus

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Minami-ondenzame

Somniosus antarcticus

Least Concern

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Ondenzame

Somniosus pacificus

Near Threatened

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greenland shark

Somniosus microcephalus

Data Deficient

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Little Sleeper Shark

Somniosus rostratus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kaeruzame?

The scientific name of Kaeruzame is Somniosus longus. It belongs to the genus Somniosus.

What is the conservation status of Kaeruzame?

Kaeruzame (Somniosus longus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Kaeruzame live?

Kaeruzame is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.

What family does Kaeruzame belong to?

Kaeruzame (Somniosus longus) belongs to the genus Somniosus, which is part of the taxonomic family Somniosidae.

What kingdom does Kaeruzame belong to?

Kaeruzame (Somniosus longus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Kaeruzame?

The closest relatives of Kaeruzame in the genus Somniosus include Minami-ondenzame, Ondenzame, greenland shark, Little Sleeper Shark.