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Hiretaka-tsunozame (Taiwan spurdog)

Squalus formosus

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (ツノザメ目)
Family
Squalidae
Genus
Squalus
Species
Squalus formosus (Hiretaka-tsunozame)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Hiretaka-tsunozame

Similar Species in Squalus

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Abura-tsunozame
Squalus suckleyi
Least Concern
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Futo-tsunozame
Squalus mitsukurii
Endangered
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Hiretakatsunozame
Squalus blainville
Data Deficient
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Togari-tsunozame
Squalus japonicus
Endangered
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Tsumari-tsuno zame
Squalus megalops
Least Concern
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Tsumari-tsuno-zame
Squalus brevirostris
Endangered
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Indonesian shortsnout spurdog
Squalus hemipinnis
Vulnerable
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Cyrano spurdog
Squalus rancureli
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hiretaka-tsunozame?
The scientific name of Hiretaka-tsunozame is Squalus formosus. It belongs to the genus Squalus.
What is the conservation status of Hiretaka-tsunozame?
Hiretaka-tsunozame (Squalus formosus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Hiretaka-tsunozame live?
Hiretaka-tsunozame 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 Hiretaka-tsunozame belong to?
Hiretaka-tsunozame (Squalus formosus) belongs to the genus Squalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Squalidae.
Is Hiretaka-tsunozame endangered?
Yes, Hiretaka-tsunozame (Squalus formosus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Hiretaka-tsunozame belong to?
Hiretaka-tsunozame (Squalus formosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Hiretaka-tsunozame?
The closest relatives of Hiretaka-tsunozame in the genus Squalus include Abura-tsunozame, Futo-tsunozame, Hiretakatsunozame, Togari-tsunozame, Tsumari-tsuno zame.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Squalus — 20 Species

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Abura-tsunozame
Squalus suckleyi
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Futo-tsunozame
Squalus mitsukurii
EN
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Hiretaka-tsunozame
Squalus formosus
EN
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Hiretakatsunozame
Squalus blainville
DD 🐾
Togari-tsunozame
Squalus japonicus
EN 🐾
Tsumari-tsuno zame
Squalus megalops
LC 🐾
Tsumari-tsuno-zame
Squalus brevirostris
EN 🐾
Greeneye spurdog
Squalus chloroculus
EN 🐾
Green-eyed dogfish
Squalus griffini
LC 🐾
Western highfin spurdog
Squalus altipinnis
DD 🐾
Northeastern Brazilian dogfish
Squalus bahiensis
DD 🐾
Western longnose spurdog
Squalus nasutus
NT 🐾
Blacktail spurdog
Squalus melanurus
DD 🐾
Brazilian whitetail dogfish
Squalus albicaudus
DD 🐾
Eastern highfin spurdog
Squalus albifrons
LC 🐾
Atlantic lobefin dogfish
Squalus lobularis
DD 🐾
Seychelles Spurdog
Squalus lalannei
LC 🐾
Long-snouted African spurdog
Squalus bassi
LC 🐾
Fatspine spurdog
Squalus crassispinus
LC 🐾
Edmund's spurdog
Squalus edmundsi
NT
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