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Pok-sang-ǒ (Blotchy swell shark)

Cephaloscyllium umbratile

Near Threatened

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The Blotchy swell shark (Cephaloscyllium umbratile) is a species in the genus Cephaloscyllium. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

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

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (연골어류)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (흉상어목)

Species

Cephaloscyllium umbratile (Pok-sang-ǒ)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Pok-sang-ǒ

Japanese Nanukazame

Spanish Pejegato ajedrezado

French Holbiche damier

Russian акула кошачьеголовая

Vietnamese Cá Nhám lông nhung

Similar Species in Cephaloscyllium

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Australian swell shark

Cephaloscyllium laticeps

Least Concern

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Balloon shark

Cephaloscyllium sarawakensis

Critically Endangered

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Balloon shark

Cephaloscyllium sufflans

Near Threatened

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Speckled swellshark

Cephaloscyllium speccum

Data Deficient

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Cook’s swellshark

Cephaloscyllium cooki

Data Deficient

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Leopard-spotted swellshark

Cephaloscyllium fasciatum

Critically Endangered

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Indian swell shark

Cephaloscyllium silasi

Critically Endangered

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Flagtail swellshark

Cephaloscyllium signourum

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pok-sang-ǒ?

The scientific name of Pok-sang-ǒ is Cephaloscyllium umbratile. It belongs to the genus Cephaloscyllium.

What is the conservation status of Pok-sang-ǒ?

Pok-sang-ǒ (Cephaloscyllium umbratile) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pok-sang-ǒ live?

Pok-sang-ǒ is found in Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Pok-sang-ǒ belong to?

Pok-sang-ǒ (Cephaloscyllium umbratile) belongs to the genus Cephaloscyllium, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.

What kingdom does Pok-sang-ǒ belong to?

Pok-sang-ǒ (Cephaloscyllium umbratile) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Pok-sang-ǒ?

The closest relatives of Pok-sang-ǒ in the genus Cephaloscyllium include Balloon shark, Balloon shark, Speckled swellshark, Cook’s swellshark, Leopard-spotted swellshark.