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Tubarão português

Centroscymnus coelolepis

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Portugal. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇵🇹 Portugal

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (Squaliformes)
Family
Somniosidae
Genus
Centroscymnus
Species
Centroscymnus coelolepis (Tubarão português)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Marubara-yumezame
Spanish Pailona
French Pailona commun
German Portugiesenhai
Portuguese Tubarão português
Russian Акула португальская
Arabic Kalb

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Xara-preta-de-natura
Centroscymnus owstonii
Vulnerable
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Largespine velvet dogfish
Centroscymnus macracanthus
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tubarão português?
The scientific name of Tubarão português is Centroscymnus coelolepis. It belongs to the genus Centroscymnus.
What is the conservation status of Tubarão português?
Tubarão português (Centroscymnus coelolepis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Tubarão português live?
Tubarão português is found in Found in Portugal. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Portugal.
What family does Tubarão português belong to?
Tubarão português (Centroscymnus coelolepis) belongs to the genus Centroscymnus, which is part of the taxonomic family Somniosidae.
What kingdom does Tubarão português belong to?
Tubarão português (Centroscymnus coelolepis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Tubarão português?
The closest relatives of Tubarão português in the genus Centroscymnus include Xara-preta-de-natura, Largespine velvet dogfish.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Centroscymnus — 3 Species

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Tubarão português
Centroscymnus coelolepis
NT
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Xara-preta-de-natura
Centroscymnus owstonii
VU 🐾
Largespine velvet dogfish
Centroscymnus macracanthus
DD
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