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Granular dogfish

Centroscyllium granulatum

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Chile. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (อันดับปลาฉลามหลังหนาม)
Family
Etmopteridae
Genus
Centroscyllium
Species
Centroscyllium granulatum (Granular dogfish)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tollo negro luminoso
French Aiguillat râpe
Arabic كلب الماء مِبرد ضخم

Similar Species in Centroscyllium

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Bareskin dogfish
Centroscyllium kamoharai
Least Concern
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Black dogfish
Centroscyllium fabricii
Least Concern
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Combtooth dogfish
Centroscyllium nigrum
Least Concern
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Highfin dogfish
Centroscyllium excelsum
Near Threatened
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Whitefin dogfish
Centroscyllium ritteri
Least Concern
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Ornate dogfish
Centroscyllium ornatum
Least Concern
View all species in Centroscyllium →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Granular dogfish?
The scientific name of Granular dogfish is Centroscyllium granulatum. It belongs to the genus Centroscyllium.
What is the conservation status of Granular dogfish?
Granular dogfish (Centroscyllium granulatum) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Granular dogfish live?
Granular dogfish is found in Found in Chile. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile.
What family does Granular dogfish belong to?
Granular dogfish (Centroscyllium granulatum) belongs to the genus Centroscyllium, which is part of the taxonomic family Etmopteridae.
Is Granular dogfish endangered?
Yes, Granular dogfish (Centroscyllium granulatum) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Granular dogfish belong to?
Granular dogfish (Centroscyllium granulatum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Granular dogfish?
The closest relatives of Granular dogfish in the genus Centroscyllium include Bareskin dogfish, Black dogfish, Combtooth dogfish, Highfin dogfish, Whitefin dogfish.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Centroscyllium — 7 Species

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Bareskin dogfish
Centroscyllium kamoharai
LC 🐾
Black dogfish
Centroscyllium fabricii
LC 🐾
Combtooth dogfish
Centroscyllium nigrum
LC
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Granular dogfish
Centroscyllium granulatum
VU
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Highfin dogfish
Centroscyllium excelsum
NT 🐾
Whitefin dogfish
Centroscyllium ritteri
LC 🐾
Ornate dogfish
Centroscyllium ornatum
LC
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