greenland shark

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Squaliformes (อันดับปลาฉลามหลังหนาม)

Family

Somniosidae

Genus

Somniosus

Species

Somniosus microcephalus (greenland shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tiburón boreal

French Laimargue

German Eishai

Portuguese Pailona

Russian Poljarnaja akula

Turkish Groenlandse haai

Similar Species in Somniosus

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Greenland shark

Somniosus antarcticus

Least Concern

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Greenland shark

Somniosus pacificus

Near Threatened

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Little sleeper shark

Somniosus longus

Data Deficient

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Little Sleeper Shark

Somniosus rostratus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of greenland shark?

The scientific name of greenland shark is Somniosus microcephalus. It belongs to the genus Somniosus.

What is the conservation status of greenland shark?

greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does greenland shark live?

greenland shark is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does greenland shark belong to?

greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) belongs to the genus Somniosus, which is part of the taxonomic family Somniosidae.

What kingdom does greenland shark belong to?

greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of greenland shark?

The closest relatives of greenland shark in the genus Somniosus include Greenland shark, Greenland shark, Little sleeper shark, Little Sleeper Shark.