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Bighead spurdog

Squalus bucephalus

Data Deficient

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The Bighead spurdog (Squalus bucephalus) is a species in the genus Squalus.

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (Squaliformes)
Family
Squalidae
Genus
Squalus
Species
Squalus bucephalus (Bighead spurdog)

Names in Other Languages

French Aiguillat à grosse tête

Similar Species in Squalus

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Atlantic lobefin dogfish
Squalus lobularis
Data Deficient
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Bartail spurdog
Squalus notocaudatus
Least Concern
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Bigeye dogfish
Squalus blainville
Data Deficient
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Blacktail spurdog
Squalus melanurus
Data Deficient
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Blainvilles dogfish
Squalus mitsukurii
Endangered
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Blue Dog
Squalus acanthias
Endangered
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Brazilian whitetail dogfish
Squalus albicaudus
Data Deficient
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Cuban dogfish
Squalus cubensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bighead spurdog?
The scientific name of Bighead spurdog is Squalus bucephalus. It belongs to the genus Squalus.
What is the conservation status of Bighead spurdog?
Bighead spurdog (Squalus bucephalus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Bighead spurdog belong to?
Bighead spurdog (Squalus bucephalus) belongs to the genus Squalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Squalidae.
What kingdom does Bighead spurdog belong to?
Bighead spurdog (Squalus bucephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Bighead spurdog?
The closest relatives of Bighead spurdog in the genus Squalus include Atlantic lobefin dogfish, Bartail spurdog, Bigeye dogfish, Blacktail spurdog, Blainvilles dogfish.

Genus Squalus — 20 Species

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Atlantic lobefin dogfish
Squalus lobularis
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Bartail spurdog
Squalus notocaudatus
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Bigeye dogfish
Squalus blainville
DD
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Bighead spurdog
Squalus bucephalus
DD
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Blacktail spurdog
Squalus melanurus
DD 🐾
Blainvilles dogfish
Squalus mitsukurii
EN 🐾
Blue Dog
Squalus acanthias
EN 🐾
Brazilian whitetail dogfish
Squalus albicaudus
DD 🐾
Cuban dogfish
Squalus cubensis
LC 🐾
Cyrano spurdog
Squalus rancureli
NT 🐾
Dogfish
Squalus suckleyi
LC 🐾
Eastern highfin spurdog
Squalus albifrons
LC 🐾
Eastern longnose spurdog
Squalus grahami
NT 🐾
Edmund's spurdog
Squalus edmundsi
NT 🐾
Fatspine spurdog
Squalus crassispinus
LC 🐾
Green-eyed dogfish
Squalus griffini
LC 🐾
Greeneye spurdog
Squalus chloroculus
EN 🐾
Humpback Western dogfish
Squalus quasimodo
DD 🐾
Indonesian greeneye spurdog
Squalus montalbani
VU 🐾
Indonesian shortsnout spurdog
Squalus hemipinnis
VU
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