Cação-espinho

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Portugal.

🇵🇹 Portugal

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Squaliformes (Squaliformes)

Family

Dalatiidae

Genus

Squaliolus

Species

Squaliolus laticaudus (Cação-espinho)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Oome-kobitozame

Spanish Tollo pigmeo espinudo

French Squale nain

German Zwergdornhai

Portuguese Cação-espinho

Arabic قِرش قزم دائري

Similar Species in Squaliolus

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Smalleye pigmy shark

Squaliolus aliae

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cação-espinho?

The scientific name of Cação-espinho is Squaliolus laticaudus. It belongs to the genus Squaliolus.

What is the conservation status of Cação-espinho?

Cação-espinho (Squaliolus laticaudus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cação-espinho live?

Cação-espinho is found in Found in Portugal.. Countries include Portugal.

What family does Cação-espinho belong to?

Cação-espinho (Squaliolus laticaudus) belongs to the genus Squaliolus, which is part of the taxonomic family Dalatiidae.

Is Cação-espinho endangered?

No, Cação-espinho (Squaliolus laticaudus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Cação-espinho belong to?

Cação-espinho (Squaliolus laticaudus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Cação-espinho?

The closest relatives of Cação-espinho in the genus Squaliolus include Smalleye pigmy shark.