Peixe-porco

About

The Angular rough shark (Oxynotus centrina) is a species in the genus Oxynotus. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Squaliformes (Squaliformes)

Family

Oxynotidae

Genus

Oxynotus

Species

Oxynotus centrina (Peixe-porco)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cerdo marino

French Centrine

German Gefleckte Meersau

Portuguese Peixe-porco

Russian кот морской

Arabic Kalb

Turkish Domuz baigi

Similar Species in Oxynotus

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Peixe-porco-de-vela

Oxynotus paradoxus

Vulnerable

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Caribbean roughshark

Oxynotus caribbaeus

Least Concern

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Japanese roughshark

Oxynotus japonicus

Vulnerable

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Pepeke

Oxynotus bruniensis

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Peixe-porco?

The scientific name of Peixe-porco is Oxynotus centrina. It belongs to the genus Oxynotus.

Where does Peixe-porco live?

Peixe-porco is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Peixe-porco belong to?

Peixe-porco (Oxynotus centrina) belongs to the genus Oxynotus, which is part of the taxonomic family Oxynotidae.

What kingdom does Peixe-porco belong to?

Peixe-porco (Oxynotus centrina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Peixe-porco?

The closest relatives of Peixe-porco in the genus Oxynotus include Peixe-porco-de-vela, Caribbean roughshark, Japanese roughshark, Pepeke.