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Bigeye Sixgill Shark

Hexanchus nakamurai

Near Threatened

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The Bigeye Sixgill Shark (Hexanchus nakamurai) is a species in the genus Hexanchus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Taiwan and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Hexanchiformes (อันดับปลาฉลามครุย)

Species

Hexanchus nakamurai (Bigeye Sixgill Shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cazón de fondo

French Griset

German Grossaugen-Sechskiemerhai

Portuguese Canhabota olho grande

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bigeye Sixgill Shark?

The scientific name of Bigeye Sixgill Shark is Hexanchus nakamurai. It belongs to the genus Hexanchus.

What is the conservation status of Bigeye Sixgill Shark?

Bigeye Sixgill Shark (Hexanchus nakamurai) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bigeye Sixgill Shark live?

Bigeye Sixgill Shark is found in Distributed across Taiwan and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does Bigeye Sixgill Shark belong to?

Bigeye Sixgill Shark (Hexanchus nakamurai) belongs to the genus Hexanchus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hexanchidae.

What kingdom does Bigeye Sixgill Shark belong to?

Bigeye Sixgill Shark (Hexanchus nakamurai) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Bigeye Sixgill Shark?

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