Dog fish

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามครีบดำ)

Family

Scyliorhinidae

Genus

Haploblepharus

Species

Haploblepharus edwardsii (Dog fish)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Alitán viperino

French Roussette vipérine

German Skaamoog

Arabic غرَّاء مُحتشِِمة حفِث أُفْعُوى

Similar Species in Haploblepharus

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Dark shy shark

Haploblepharus pictus

Least Concern

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Natal Shyshark

Haploblepharus kistnasamyi

Vulnerable

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Brown shy shark

Haploblepharus fuscus

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dog fish?

The scientific name of Dog fish is Haploblepharus edwardsii. It belongs to the genus Haploblepharus.

What is the conservation status of Dog fish?

Dog fish (Haploblepharus edwardsii) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Dog fish belong to?

Dog fish (Haploblepharus edwardsii) belongs to the genus Haploblepharus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.

Is Dog fish endangered?

Yes, Dog fish (Haploblepharus edwardsii) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Dog fish belong to?

Dog fish (Haploblepharus edwardsii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Dog fish?

The closest relatives of Dog fish in the genus Haploblepharus include Dark shy shark, Natal Shyshark, Brown shy shark.