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Blue Dog

Squalus acanthias

Endangered

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The Blue Dog (Squalus acanthias) 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.

Distributed across Chile, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇱 Chile 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Squaliformes (Squaliformes)

Species

Squalus acanthias (Blue Dog)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Kop-sang-ǒ

Spanish Cazón espinoso común

French aiguillat

German Dornhai

Portuguese Cação galhudo

Russian Katran

Arabic Abou shoka

Turkish Katran balığı

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue Dog?

The scientific name of Blue Dog is Squalus acanthias. It belongs to the genus Squalus.

What is the conservation status of Blue Dog?

Blue Dog (Squalus acanthias) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blue Dog live?

Blue Dog is found in Distributed across Chile, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Blue Dog belong to?

Blue Dog (Squalus acanthias) belongs to the genus Squalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Squalidae.

Is Blue Dog endangered?

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

What kingdom does Blue Dog belong to?

Blue Dog (Squalus acanthias) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Blue Dog?

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