🐾

Caribbean roughshark

Oxynotus caribbaeus

Least Concern

About

The Caribbean Roughshark (Oxynotus caribbaeus) is a species in the genus Oxynotus. It is currently classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Venezuela.

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Squaliformes (อันดับปลาฉลามหลังหนาม)

Species

Oxynotus caribbaeus (Caribbean roughshark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tiburón ojinoto

French Centrine antillaise

Arabic قِرش فظّ كاريبان

Similar Species in Oxynotus

View all species in Oxynotus →

Explore More

อันดับปลาฉลามหลังหนาม

Compare Species

vs Angular rough shark vs Angular rough shark vs Japanese roughshark vs Pepeke

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Caribbean roughshark?

The scientific name of Caribbean roughshark is Oxynotus caribbaeus. It belongs to the genus Oxynotus.

What is the conservation status of Caribbean roughshark?

Caribbean roughshark (Oxynotus caribbaeus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Caribbean roughshark live?

Caribbean roughshark is found in Found in Venezuela.. Countries include Venezuela.

What family does Caribbean roughshark belong to?

Caribbean roughshark (Oxynotus caribbaeus) belongs to the genus Oxynotus, which is part of the taxonomic family Oxynotidae.

Is Caribbean roughshark endangered?

No, Caribbean roughshark (Oxynotus caribbaeus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Caribbean roughshark belong to?

Caribbean roughshark (Oxynotus caribbaeus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Caribbean roughshark?

The closest relatives of Caribbean roughshark in the genus Oxynotus include Angular rough shark, Angular rough shark, Japanese roughshark, Pepeke.