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Horn shark

Heterodontus francisci

Data Deficient

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Heterodontiformes (Heterodontiformes)
Family
Heterodontidae
Genus
Heterodontus
Species
Heterodontus francisci (Horn shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Dormilón cornudo
French Requin dormeur cornu
German Stierkopfhai
Russian бычья-акула американская
Arabic قرش نوّام مُقَرَّن

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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Galapagos bullhead shark
Heterodontus quoyi
Least Concern
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Mexican horn shark
Heterodontus mexicanus
Least Concern
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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 Horn shark?
The scientific name of Horn shark is Heterodontus francisci. It belongs to the genus Heterodontus.
What is the conservation status of Horn shark?
Horn shark (Heterodontus francisci) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Horn shark belong to?
Horn shark (Heterodontus francisci) belongs to the genus Heterodontus, which is part of the taxonomic family Heterodontidae.
What kingdom does Horn shark belong to?
Horn shark (Heterodontus francisci) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Horn shark?
The closest relatives of Horn shark in the genus Heterodontus include Barred bull-head shark, Oman bullhead shark, Galapagos bullhead shark, Mexican 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 🐾
Galapagos bullhead shark
Heterodontus quoyi
LC 🐾
Mexican horn shark
Heterodontus mexicanus
LC
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Horn shark
Heterodontus francisci
DD
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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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