Elfin shark

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)

Order

Lamniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามขาว)

Family

Mitsukurinidae

Genus

Mitsukurina

Species

Mitsukurina owstoni (Elfin shark)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Mitsukurizame

Spanish Tiburón duende

French Requin lutin

German Japanischer Nasenhai

Portuguese Tubarão-demónio

Russian Акула-домовой

Indonesian Squalo Folletto

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Elfin shark?

The scientific name of Elfin shark is Mitsukurina owstoni. It belongs to the genus Mitsukurina.

What is the conservation status of Elfin shark?

Elfin shark (Mitsukurina owstoni) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Elfin shark live?

Elfin shark is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.

What family does Elfin shark belong to?

Elfin shark (Mitsukurina owstoni) belongs to the genus Mitsukurina, which is part of the taxonomic family Mitsukurinidae.

Is Elfin shark endangered?

No, Elfin shark (Mitsukurina owstoni) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Elfin shark belong to?

Elfin shark (Mitsukurina owstoni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).