Largespine velvet dogfish

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Chile.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Squaliformes (อันดับปลาฉลามหลังหนาม)

Family

Somniosidae

Genus

Centroscymnus

Species

Centroscymnus macracanthus (Largespine velvet dogfish)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Sapata espinuda

French Pailona jume

Similar Species in Centroscymnus

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Black shark

Centroscymnus owstonii

Vulnerable

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Portugese dogfish

Centroscymnus coelolepis

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Largespine velvet dogfish?

The scientific name of Largespine velvet dogfish is Centroscymnus macracanthus. It belongs to the genus Centroscymnus.

What is the conservation status of Largespine velvet dogfish?

Largespine velvet dogfish (Centroscymnus macracanthus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Largespine velvet dogfish live?

Largespine velvet dogfish is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.

What family does Largespine velvet dogfish belong to?

Largespine velvet dogfish (Centroscymnus macracanthus) belongs to the genus Centroscymnus, which is part of the taxonomic family Somniosidae.

What kingdom does Largespine velvet dogfish belong to?

Largespine velvet dogfish (Centroscymnus macracanthus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Largespine velvet dogfish?

The closest relatives of Largespine velvet dogfish in the genus Centroscymnus include Black shark, Portugese dogfish.