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Barred bull-head shark

Heterodontus zebra

Least Concern

About

The Barred bull-head shark (Heterodontus zebra) is a species in the genus Heterodontus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Bahamas and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇧🇸 Bahamas

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Heterodontiformes (Heterodontiformes)

Species

Heterodontus zebra (Barred bull-head shark)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 삿징이상어

Japanese Shima-nekozame

Chinese Maou Urh Sha

Spanish Dormilón acebrado

French Requin dormeur zèbre

Russian акула зебровидная бычья

Arabic قرش نوّام زَرَدِيّ

Vietnamese Cá Nhám hổ

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Oman bullhead shark

Heterodontus omanensis

Data Deficient

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Galapagos bullhead shark

Heterodontus mexicanus

Least Concern

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Horn shark

Heterodontus francisci

Data Deficient

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Crested Port Jackson shark

Heterodontus galeatus

Least Concern

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Heterodontus zebra

Heterodontus ramalheira

Data Deficient

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Bull-head shark

Heterodontus japonicus

Least Concern

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Bullhead

Heterodontus portusjacksoni

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Barred bull-head shark?

The scientific name of Barred bull-head shark is Heterodontus zebra. It belongs to the genus Heterodontus.

What is the conservation status of Barred bull-head shark?

Barred bull-head shark (Heterodontus zebra) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Barred bull-head shark live?

Barred bull-head shark is found in Distributed across Bahamas and Taiwan.. Countries include Bahamas, Taiwan.

What family does Barred bull-head shark belong to?

Barred bull-head shark (Heterodontus zebra) belongs to the genus Heterodontus, which is part of the taxonomic family Heterodontidae.

Is Barred bull-head shark endangered?

No, Barred bull-head shark (Heterodontus zebra) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Barred bull-head shark belong to?

Barred bull-head shark (Heterodontus zebra) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Barred bull-head shark?

The closest relatives of Barred bull-head shark in the genus Heterodontus include Oman bullhead shark, Galapagos bullhead shark, Mexican horn shark, Horn shark, Crested Port Jackson shark.