Cobra

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Chile, Norway, Portugal, and Taiwan.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Hexanchiformes (Hexanchiformes)

Family

Chlamydoselachidae

Genus

Chlamydoselachus

Species

Chlamydoselachus anguineus (Cobra)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Rabuka

Spanish Tiburón anguila

French Requin lézard

German Kragenhai

Portuguese Cobra

Russian Plaščenosnaja akula

Arabic قِرش جِِلد العِظايَة

Similar Species in Chlamydoselachus

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African frilled shark

Chlamydoselachus africana

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cobra?

The scientific name of Cobra is Chlamydoselachus anguineus. It belongs to the genus Chlamydoselachus.

What is the conservation status of Cobra?

Cobra (Chlamydoselachus anguineus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cobra live?

Cobra is found in Distributed across Chile, Norway, Portugal, and Taiwan.. Countries include Chile, Norway, Portugal, Taiwan.

What family does Cobra belong to?

Cobra (Chlamydoselachus anguineus) belongs to the genus Chlamydoselachus, which is part of the taxonomic family Chlamydoselachidae.

Is Cobra endangered?

No, Cobra (Chlamydoselachus anguineus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Cobra belong to?

Cobra (Chlamydoselachus anguineus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Cobra?

The closest relatives of Cobra in the genus Chlamydoselachus include African frilled shark.