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Long finned mako shark

Isurus paucus

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate coniferous forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Algeria, Chile, Norway, Portugal, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇱 Chile 🇩🇿 Algeria

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)

Order

Lamniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามขาว)

Family

Lamnidae (Mackerel Sharks)

Genus

Isurus

Species

Isurus paucus (Long finned mako shark)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Bake-aozame

Spanish Dientuso prieto

French Mako à longues nageoires

German Langflossen-Makoo

Portuguese Anequim-preto

Russian Акула-мако

Arabic قرش ماكو طويل الزعانف

Indonesian Hiu anjing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Long finned mako shark?

The scientific name of Long finned mako shark is Isurus paucus. It belongs to the genus Isurus.

What is the conservation status of Long finned mako shark?

Long finned mako shark (Isurus paucus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Long finned mako shark live?

Long finned mako shark is found in Distributed across Algeria, Chile, Norway, Portugal, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Algeria, Chile, Norway, Portugal, Taiwan.

What family does Long finned mako shark belong to?

Long finned mako shark (Isurus paucus) belongs to the genus Isurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamnidae.

Is Long finned mako shark endangered?

Yes, Long finned mako shark (Isurus paucus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Long finned mako shark belong to?

Long finned mako shark (Isurus paucus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Long finned mako shark?

The closest relatives of Long finned mako shark in the genus Isurus include Atlantic mako.