Hooktooth dogfish

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Chile. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Squaliformes (อันดับปลาฉลามหลังหนาม)

Family

Etmopteridae

Genus

Aculeola

Species

Aculeola nigra (Hooktooth dogfish)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tiburón ángel

French Ange de l'Atlantique

Arabic كلب البحر ذو أسنان معقوفة

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hooktooth dogfish?

The scientific name of Hooktooth dogfish is Aculeola nigra. It belongs to the genus Aculeola.

What is the conservation status of Hooktooth dogfish?

Hooktooth dogfish (Aculeola nigra) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Hooktooth dogfish live?

Hooktooth dogfish is found in Found in Chile. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Chile.

What family does Hooktooth dogfish belong to?

Hooktooth dogfish (Aculeola nigra) belongs to the genus Aculeola, which is part of the taxonomic family Etmopteridae.

What kingdom does Hooktooth dogfish belong to?

Hooktooth dogfish (Aculeola nigra) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).