🐾

porbeagle

Lamna nasus

Critically Endangered

On this page

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

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)

Order

Lamniformes (Mackerel Sharks)

Family

Lamnidae (Mackerel Sharks)

Genus

Lamna

Species

Lamna nasus (porbeagle)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Môka-zame

Spanish Cailon

French taupe, touille

German Heringshai

Portuguese Anequim

Russian Акула сельдевая (=акула атлантическая)

Arabic Kalb

Turkish Dikburun

Similar Species in Lamna

View all species in Lamna →

Explore More

Compare Species

vs Mackerel shark

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of porbeagle?

The scientific name of porbeagle is Lamna nasus. It belongs to the genus Lamna.

What is the conservation status of porbeagle?

porbeagle (Lamna nasus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does porbeagle live?

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

What family does porbeagle belong to?

porbeagle (Lamna nasus) belongs to the genus Lamna, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamnidae.

Is porbeagle endangered?

Yes, porbeagle (Lamna nasus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does porbeagle belong to?

porbeagle (Lamna nasus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of porbeagle?

The closest relatives of porbeagle in the genus Lamna include Mackerel shark.