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Marubara-yumezame (Portugese dogfish)

Centroscymnus coelolepis

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Portugal. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇵🇹 Portugal

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索動物)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (ツノザメ目)
Family
Somniosidae
Genus
Centroscymnus
Species
Centroscymnus coelolepis (Marubara-yumezame)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Marubara-yumezame
Spanish Pailona
French Pailona commun
German Portugiesenhai
Portuguese Tubarão português
Russian Акула португальская
Arabic Kalb

Similar Species in Centroscymnus

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Yumezame
Centroscymnus owstonii
Vulnerable
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Largespine velvet dogfish
Centroscymnus macracanthus
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Marubara-yumezame?
The scientific name of Marubara-yumezame is Centroscymnus coelolepis. It belongs to the genus Centroscymnus.
What is the conservation status of Marubara-yumezame?
Marubara-yumezame (Centroscymnus coelolepis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Marubara-yumezame live?
Marubara-yumezame is found in Found in Portugal. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Portugal.
What family does Marubara-yumezame belong to?
Marubara-yumezame (Centroscymnus coelolepis) belongs to the genus Centroscymnus, which is part of the taxonomic family Somniosidae.
What kingdom does Marubara-yumezame belong to?
Marubara-yumezame (Centroscymnus coelolepis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Marubara-yumezame?
The closest relatives of Marubara-yumezame in the genus Centroscymnus include Yumezame, Largespine velvet dogfish.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Centroscymnus — 3 Species

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Marubara-yumezame
Centroscymnus coelolepis
NT
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Yumezame
Centroscymnus owstonii
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Largespine velvet dogfish
Centroscymnus macracanthus
DD
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