Smallmouth knifetooth dogfish

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Chile and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (животные)

Phylum

Chordata (хордовые)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Squaliformes (катранообразные)

Family

Somniosidae

Genus

Zameus

Species

Zameus squamulosus (Smallmouth knifetooth dogfish)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Birôdozame

Spanish Bruja boca chica

French Squale-grogneur queue échancré

German Samtdornhai

Portuguese Areganhada-de-focinho-comprido

Arabic كلب البحرذو فم صغير و أسنان حادَّة

Indonesian Cucut botol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Smallmouth knifetooth dogfish?

The scientific name of Smallmouth knifetooth dogfish is Zameus squamulosus. It belongs to the genus Zameus.

What is the conservation status of Smallmouth knifetooth dogfish?

Smallmouth knifetooth dogfish (Zameus squamulosus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Smallmouth knifetooth dogfish live?

Smallmouth knifetooth dogfish is found in Distributed across Chile and Taiwan.. Countries include Chile, Taiwan.

What family does Smallmouth knifetooth dogfish belong to?

Smallmouth knifetooth dogfish (Zameus squamulosus) belongs to the genus Zameus, which is part of the taxonomic family Somniosidae.

Is Smallmouth knifetooth dogfish endangered?

No, Smallmouth knifetooth dogfish (Zameus squamulosus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Smallmouth knifetooth dogfish belong to?

Smallmouth knifetooth dogfish (Zameus squamulosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).