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Blainvilles dogfish

Squalus mitsukurii

Endangered

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The Blainvilles dogfish (Squalus mitsukurii) is a species in the genus Squalus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

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

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Squaliformes (Squaliformes)

Species

Squalus mitsukurii (Blainvilles dogfish)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 돔발상어

Japanese Futo-tsunozame

Spanish Cazón aguijón galludo

French Aiguillat coq

Portuguese Quelme mitsukuri

Russian акула колючая Мицукури

Arabic قِِرش الإسكندر شُويكة

Vietnamese Cá Nhám góc mõm dài

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blainvilles dogfish?

The scientific name of Blainvilles dogfish is Squalus mitsukurii. It belongs to the genus Squalus.

What is the conservation status of Blainvilles dogfish?

Blainvilles dogfish (Squalus mitsukurii) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blainvilles dogfish live?

Blainvilles dogfish is found in Found in Chile. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile.

What family does Blainvilles dogfish belong to?

Blainvilles dogfish (Squalus mitsukurii) belongs to the genus Squalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Squalidae.

Is Blainvilles dogfish endangered?

Yes, Blainvilles dogfish (Squalus mitsukurii) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Blainvilles dogfish belong to?

Blainvilles dogfish (Squalus mitsukurii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Blainvilles dogfish?

The closest relatives of Blainvilles dogfish in the genus Squalus include Atlantic lobefin dogfish, Bartail spurdog, Bigeye dogfish, Bighead spurdog, Blacktail spurdog.