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Mosaic gulper shark

Centrophorus tessellatus

Endangered

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (Squaliformes)
Family
Centrophoridae
Genus
Centrophorus
Species
Centrophorus tessellatus (Mosaic gulper shark)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Genrokuzame
Spanish Quelvacho mosaico
French Requin chagrin mosaÏque
Arabic قِرش حزين فُسَيفِساء

Similar Species in Centrophorus

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Arrowspine dogfish
Centrophorus moluccensis
Vulnerable
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Blackfin gulper shark
Centrophorus atromarginatus
Critically Endangered
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Black gulper shark
Centrophorus isodon
Endangered
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Deepsea spiny dogfish
Centrophorus squamosus
Endangered
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Dogfish endeavor
Centrophorus harrissoni
Endangered
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Dumb gulper shark
Centrophorus westraliensis
Data Deficient
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Endeavor dogfish
Centrophorus uyato
Endangered
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Gulper Shark
Centrophorus granulosus
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mosaic gulper shark?
The scientific name of Mosaic gulper shark is Centrophorus tessellatus. It belongs to the genus Centrophorus.
What is the conservation status of Mosaic gulper shark?
Mosaic gulper shark (Centrophorus tessellatus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Mosaic gulper shark belong to?
Mosaic gulper shark (Centrophorus tessellatus) belongs to the genus Centrophorus, which is part of the taxonomic family Centrophoridae.
Is Mosaic gulper shark endangered?
Yes, Mosaic gulper shark (Centrophorus tessellatus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Mosaic gulper shark belong to?
Mosaic gulper shark (Centrophorus tessellatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Mosaic gulper shark?
The closest relatives of Mosaic gulper shark in the genus Centrophorus include Arrowspine dogfish, Blackfin gulper shark, Black gulper shark, Deepsea spiny dogfish, Dogfish endeavor.

Genus Centrophorus — 11 Species

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Arrowspine dogfish
Centrophorus moluccensis
VU 🐾
Blackfin gulper shark
Centrophorus atromarginatus
CR 🐾
Black gulper shark
Centrophorus isodon
EN 🐾
Deepsea spiny dogfish
Centrophorus squamosus
EN 🐾
Dogfish endeavor
Centrophorus harrissoni
EN 🐾
Dumb gulper shark
Centrophorus westraliensis
DD 🐾
Endeavor dogfish
Centrophorus uyato
EN 🐾
Gulper Shark
Centrophorus granulosus
EN 🐾
Lowfin gulper shark
Centrophorus lusitanicus
NE
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Mosaic gulper shark
Centrophorus tessellatus
EN
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Seychelles Gulper Shark
Centrophorus seychellorum
LC
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