Frill shark

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Chile, Norway, Portugal, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Hexanchiformes (อันดับปลาฉลามครุย)

Family

Chlamydoselachidae

Genus

Chlamydoselachus

Species

Chlamydoselachus anguineus (Frill shark)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Rabuka

Spanish Tiburón anguila

French Requin lézard

German Kragenhai

Portuguese Cobra

Russian Plaščenosnaja akula

Arabic قِرش جِِلد العِظايَة

Similar Species in Chlamydoselachus

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African frilled shark

Chlamydoselachus africana

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Frill shark?

The scientific name of Frill shark is Chlamydoselachus anguineus. It belongs to the genus Chlamydoselachus.

What is the conservation status of Frill shark?

Frill shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Frill shark live?

Frill shark is found in Distributed across Chile, Norway, Portugal, and Taiwan.. Countries include Chile, Norway, Portugal, Taiwan.

What family does Frill shark belong to?

Frill shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus) belongs to the genus Chlamydoselachus, which is part of the taxonomic family Chlamydoselachidae.

Is Frill shark endangered?

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

What kingdom does Frill shark belong to?

Frill shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Frill shark?

The closest relatives of Frill shark in the genus Chlamydoselachus include African frilled shark.