Pailona

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Squaliformes (Squaliformes)

Family

Somniosidae

Genus

Somniosus

Species

Somniosus microcephalus (Pailona)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tiburón boreal

French Laimargue

German Eishai

Portuguese Pailona

Russian Poljarnaja akula

Turkish Groenlandse haai

Similar Species in Somniosus

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Greenland shark

Somniosus antarcticus

Least Concern

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Greenland shark

Somniosus pacificus

Near Threatened

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Little sleeper shark

Somniosus longus

Data Deficient

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Little Sleeper Shark

Somniosus rostratus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pailona?

The scientific name of Pailona is Somniosus microcephalus. It belongs to the genus Somniosus.

What is the conservation status of Pailona?

Pailona (Somniosus microcephalus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pailona live?

Pailona is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does Pailona belong to?

Pailona (Somniosus microcephalus) belongs to the genus Somniosus, which is part of the taxonomic family Somniosidae.

What kingdom does Pailona belong to?

Pailona (Somniosus microcephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Pailona?

The closest relatives of Pailona in the genus Somniosus include Greenland shark, Greenland shark, Little sleeper shark, Little Sleeper Shark.