Halberd shark

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Pristiophoriformes (Pristiophoriformes)

Family

Pristiophoridae

Genus

Pristiophorus

Species

Pristiophorus japonicus (Halberd shark)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 톱상어

Japanese Nokogirizame

Spanish Tiburón sierra japonés

French Requin scie moustache

German Japanischer Sägehai

Russian пила-рыба японская

Arabic قرش مِنشار ياباني

Similar Species in Pristiophorus

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Corvina

Pristiophorus schroederi

Least Concern

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African dwarf sawshark

Pristiophorus nancyae

Least Concern

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Tropical sawshark

Pristiophorus delicatus

Least Concern

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Doggies

Pristiophorus nudipinnis

Least Concern

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Lana’s Sawshark

Pristiophorus lanae

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Halberd shark?

The scientific name of Halberd shark is Pristiophorus japonicus. It belongs to the genus Pristiophorus.

What is the conservation status of Halberd shark?

Halberd shark (Pristiophorus japonicus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Halberd shark live?

Halberd shark is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Halberd shark belong to?

Halberd shark (Pristiophorus japonicus) belongs to the genus Pristiophorus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pristiophoridae.

Is Halberd shark endangered?

No, Halberd shark (Pristiophorus japonicus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Halberd shark belong to?

Halberd shark (Pristiophorus japonicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Halberd shark?

The closest relatives of Halberd shark in the genus Pristiophorus include Corvina, African dwarf sawshark, Tropical sawshark, Doggies, Lana’s Sawshark.