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Albafar bravo

Heptranchias perlo

Near Threatened

About

The 7-gilled shark (Heptranchias perlo) is a species in the genus Heptranchias. It is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. It is found across Chile, Norway, Portugal, and Taiwan, inhabiting Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Chile, Norway, Portugal, and Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Hexanchiformes (Hexanchiformes)

Species

Heptranchias perlo (Albafar bravo)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Kko-ri-gi-rǔm-sang-ǒ

Japanese Edo-aburazame

Spanish Alcatriña

French Chien de mer

German Aschfarbener Siebenspalthai

Portuguese Albafar bravo

Russian акула семижаберная

Arabic Kalb

Turkish Yediyarıklı canavar

Indonesian Cucut kapukan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Albafar bravo?

The scientific name of Albafar bravo is Heptranchias perlo. It belongs to the genus Heptranchias.

What is the conservation status of Albafar bravo?

Albafar bravo (Heptranchias perlo) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Albafar bravo live?

Albafar bravo is found in Distributed across Chile, Norway, Portugal, and Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Chile, Norway, Portugal, Taiwan.

What family does Albafar bravo belong to?

Albafar bravo (Heptranchias perlo) belongs to the genus Heptranchias, which is part of the taxonomic family Hexanchidae.

What kingdom does Albafar bravo belong to?

Albafar bravo (Heptranchias perlo) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).