Little sleeper shark

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

Somniosus

Species

Somniosus longus (Little sleeper shark)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Kaeruzame

Spanish Tollo boreal

French Laimargue de la Méditerranée

Similar Species in Somniosus

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greenland shark

Somniosus microcephalus

Data Deficient

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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 rostratus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Little sleeper shark?

The scientific name of Little sleeper shark is Somniosus longus. It belongs to the genus Somniosus.

What is the conservation status of Little sleeper shark?

Little sleeper shark (Somniosus longus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Little sleeper shark live?

Little sleeper shark is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.

What family does Little sleeper shark belong to?

Little sleeper shark (Somniosus longus) belongs to the genus Somniosus, which is part of the taxonomic family Somniosidae.

What kingdom does Little sleeper shark belong to?

Little sleeper shark (Somniosus longus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Little sleeper shark?

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