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Deepsea spiny dogfish

Centrophorus squamosus

Endangered

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, Norway, Portugal, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇱 Chile 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Squaliformes (Squaliformes)

Species

Centrophorus squamosus (Deepsea spiny dogfish)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Momijizame

Spanish Quelvacho

French Squale-chagrin de l'Atlantique

German Blattschuppen-Schlingerhai

Portuguese Lixa

Indonesian Cucut botol

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Arrowspine dogfish

Centrophorus moluccensis

Vulnerable

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Blackfin gulper shark

Centrophorus atromarginatus

Critically Endangered

Centrophorus harrissoni

Endangered

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Dumb gulper shark

Centrophorus westraliensis

Centrophorus granulosus

Endangered

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Lowfin gulper shark

Centrophorus lusitanicus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Deepsea spiny dogfish?

The scientific name of Deepsea spiny dogfish is Centrophorus squamosus. It belongs to the genus Centrophorus.

What is the conservation status of Deepsea spiny dogfish?

Deepsea spiny dogfish (Centrophorus squamosus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Deepsea spiny dogfish live?

Deepsea spiny dogfish is found in Distributed across Chile, Norway, Portugal, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile, Norway, Portugal, Taiwan.

What family does Deepsea spiny dogfish belong to?

Deepsea spiny dogfish (Centrophorus squamosus) belongs to the genus Centrophorus, which is part of the taxonomic family Centrophoridae.

Is Deepsea spiny dogfish endangered?

Yes, Deepsea spiny dogfish (Centrophorus squamosus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Deepsea spiny dogfish belong to?

Deepsea spiny dogfish (Centrophorus squamosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Deepsea spiny dogfish?

The closest relatives of Deepsea spiny dogfish in the genus Centrophorus include Arrowspine dogfish, Blackfin gulper shark, Black gulper shark, Dogfish endeavor, Dumb gulper shark.