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Ten-ibara zame (Straight-tooth weasel shark)

Paragaleus tengi

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
Hemigaleidae
Genus
Paragaleus
Species
Paragaleus tengi (Ten-ibara zame)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Ten-ibara zame
Spanish Comadreja coluda
French Milandre belette
Arabic قِرش سُرعوب قويُّ الأسنان
Vietnamese Cá Nhám
Indonesian Hiu kacang
Thai Chalarm Noo

Similar Species in Paragaleus

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Atlantic weasel shark
Paragaleus pectoralis
Endangered
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Atlantic weasel shark
Paragaleus leucolomatus
Vulnerable
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Slender weasel shark
Paragaleus randalli
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ten-ibara zame?
The scientific name of Ten-ibara zame is Paragaleus tengi. It belongs to the genus Paragaleus.
What is the conservation status of Ten-ibara zame?
Ten-ibara zame (Paragaleus tengi) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Ten-ibara zame live?
Ten-ibara zame 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 Ten-ibara zame belong to?
Ten-ibara zame (Paragaleus tengi) belongs to the genus Paragaleus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hemigaleidae.
Is Ten-ibara zame endangered?
Yes, Ten-ibara zame (Paragaleus tengi) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Ten-ibara zame belong to?
Ten-ibara zame (Paragaleus tengi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Ten-ibara zame?
The closest relatives of Ten-ibara zame in the genus Paragaleus include Atlantic weasel shark, Atlantic weasel shark, Slender weasel shark.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Paragaleus — 4 Species

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Ten-ibara zame
Paragaleus tengi
EN
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Atlantic weasel shark
Paragaleus pectoralis
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Atlantic weasel shark
Paragaleus leucolomatus
VU 🐾
Slender weasel shark
Paragaleus randalli
VU
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