Higetsunozame (Mandarin dogfish)

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

Cirrhigaleus

Species

Cirrhigaleus barbifer (Higetsunozame)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Higetsunozame

Spanish Tollo mandarín

French Squale moustache

Arabic كلب البحر شارب

Indonesian Hiu tinggam hitam

Similar Species in Cirrhigaleus

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Mandarin dogfish

Cirrhigaleus australis

Data Deficient

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Roughskin Dogfish

Cirrhigaleus asper

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Higetsunozame?

The scientific name of Higetsunozame is Cirrhigaleus barbifer. It belongs to the genus Cirrhigaleus.

What is the conservation status of Higetsunozame?

Higetsunozame (Cirrhigaleus barbifer) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Higetsunozame live?

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

What family does Higetsunozame belong to?

Higetsunozame (Cirrhigaleus barbifer) belongs to the genus Cirrhigaleus, which is part of the taxonomic family Squalidae.

Is Higetsunozame endangered?

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

What kingdom does Higetsunozame belong to?

Higetsunozame (Cirrhigaleus barbifer) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Higetsunozame?

The closest relatives of Higetsunozame in the genus Cirrhigaleus include Mandarin dogfish, Roughskin Dogfish.