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6-gilled shark

Hexanchus griseus

Not Evaluated

About

The 6-gilled shark (Hexanchus griseus) is a species in the genus Hexanchus. It is not yet evaluated on the IUCN Red List. It is found across Chile, Denmark, Norway, and 2 other countries, inhabiting Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Chile, Venezuela).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Hexanchiformes (อันดับปลาฉลามครุย)

Species

Hexanchus griseus (6-gilled shark)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Kagurazame

Spanish Albafara

French Arbano

German Grauhai

Portuguese Albafar

Russian акула шестижаберная

Arabic Kalb

Turkish Altıyarıklı canavar

Vietnamese Cá Nhám sáu răng

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 6-gilled shark?

The scientific name of 6-gilled shark is Hexanchus griseus. It belongs to the genus Hexanchus.

Where does 6-gilled shark live?

6-gilled shark is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Chile, Venezuela).. Countries include Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does 6-gilled shark belong to?

6-gilled shark (Hexanchus griseus) belongs to the genus Hexanchus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hexanchidae.

What kingdom does 6-gilled shark belong to?

6-gilled shark (Hexanchus griseus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of 6-gilled shark?

The closest relatives of 6-gilled shark in the genus Hexanchus include Bigeye Sixgill Shark.