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Japanese spurdog

Squalus japonicus

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (Squaliformes)
Family
Squalidae
Genus
Squalus
Species
Squalus japonicus (Japanese spurdog)

Names in Other Languages

Korean To-dom-bal-sang-ǒ
Japanese Togari-tsunozame
Spanish Galludo espinilla
French Aiguillat togari
Arabic قِرش الإسكندر ياباني
Vietnamese Cá Nhám dẹp Nhật ản

Similar Species in Squalus

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Cação
Squalus cubensis
Least Concern
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Cacao-bagre
Squalus megalops
Least Concern
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Cação-bagre-corcunda
Squalus quasimodo
Data Deficient
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Cação-bagre-da-Bahia
Squalus bahiensis
Data Deficient
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Cação-bagre-de-cauda-branca
Squalus albicaudus
Data Deficient
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Cação-bagre-de-nadadeiras-lobadas
Squalus lobularis
Data Deficient
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Cação galhudo
Squalus acanthias
Endangered
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Ferranho
Squalus blainville
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese spurdog?
The scientific name of Japanese spurdog is Squalus japonicus. It belongs to the genus Squalus.
What is the conservation status of Japanese spurdog?
Japanese spurdog (Squalus japonicus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Japanese spurdog live?
Japanese spurdog is found in Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Japanese spurdog belong to?
Japanese spurdog (Squalus japonicus) belongs to the genus Squalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Squalidae.
Is Japanese spurdog endangered?
Yes, Japanese spurdog (Squalus japonicus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Japanese spurdog belong to?
Japanese spurdog (Squalus japonicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese spurdog?
The closest relatives of Japanese spurdog in the genus Squalus include Cação, Cacao-bagre, Cação-bagre-corcunda, Cação-bagre-da-Bahia, Cação-bagre-de-cauda-branca.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Squalus — 20 Species

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Cação
Squalus cubensis
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Cacao-bagre
Squalus megalops
LC 🐾
Cação-bagre-corcunda
Squalus quasimodo
DD 🐾
Cação-bagre-da-Bahia
Squalus bahiensis
DD 🐾
Cação-bagre-de-cauda-branca
Squalus albicaudus
DD 🐾
Cação-bagre-de-nadadeiras-lobadas
Squalus lobularis
DD 🐾
Cação galhudo
Squalus acanthias
EN 🐾
Ferranho
Squalus blainville
DD 🐾
Quelme mitsukuri
Squalus mitsukurii
EN 🐾
Western highfin spurdog
Squalus altipinnis
DD 🐾
Shortnose dogfish
Squalus brevirostris
EN 🐾
Bartail spurdog
Squalus notocaudatus
LC 🐾
Blacktail spurdog
Squalus melanurus
DD 🐾
Eastern highfin spurdog
Squalus albifrons
LC 🐾
Seychelles Spurdog
Squalus lalannei
LC 🐾
Long-snouted African spurdog
Squalus bassi
LC 🐾
Fatspine spurdog
Squalus crassispinus
LC 🐾
Edmund's spurdog
Squalus edmundsi
NT 🐾
Dogfish
Squalus suckleyi
LC 🐾
Indonesian greeneye spurdog
Squalus montalbani
VU
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