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Galapagos bullhead shark

Heterodontus quoyi

Least Concern

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Heterodontiformes (Heterodontiformes)
Family
Heterodontidae
Genus
Heterodontus
Species
Heterodontus quoyi (Galapagos bullhead shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Dormilón
French Requin dormeur bouledogue
Arabic قِرش نوّام بُلدغ

Similar Species in Heterodontus

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Barred bull-head shark
Heterodontus zebra
Least Concern
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Oman bullhead shark
Heterodontus omanensis
Data Deficient
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Mexican horn shark
Heterodontus mexicanus
Least Concern
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Horn shark
Heterodontus francisci
Data Deficient
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Crested Port Jackson shark
Heterodontus galeatus
Least Concern
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Heterodontus zebra
Heterodontus ramalheira
Data Deficient
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Bull-head shark
Heterodontus japonicus
Least Concern
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Bullhead
Heterodontus portusjacksoni
Least Concern
View all species in Heterodontus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Galapagos bullhead shark?
The scientific name of Galapagos bullhead shark is Heterodontus quoyi. It belongs to the genus Heterodontus.
What is the conservation status of Galapagos bullhead shark?
Galapagos bullhead shark (Heterodontus quoyi) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Galapagos bullhead shark belong to?
Galapagos bullhead shark (Heterodontus quoyi) belongs to the genus Heterodontus, which is part of the taxonomic family Heterodontidae.
Is Galapagos bullhead shark endangered?
No, Galapagos bullhead shark (Heterodontus quoyi) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Galapagos bullhead shark belong to?
Galapagos bullhead shark (Heterodontus quoyi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Galapagos bullhead shark?
The closest relatives of Galapagos bullhead shark in the genus Heterodontus include Barred bull-head shark, Oman bullhead shark, Mexican horn shark, Horn shark, Crested Port Jackson shark.

Genus Heterodontus — 9 Species

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Barred bull-head shark
Heterodontus zebra
LC 🐾
Oman bullhead shark
Heterodontus omanensis
DD
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Galapagos bullhead shark
Heterodontus quoyi
LC
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Mexican horn shark
Heterodontus mexicanus
LC 🐾
Horn shark
Heterodontus francisci
DD 🐾
Crested Port Jackson shark
Heterodontus galeatus
LC 🐾
Heterodontus zebra
Heterodontus ramalheira
DD 🐾
Bull-head shark
Heterodontus japonicus
LC 🐾
Bullhead
Heterodontus portusjacksoni
LC
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