Mackerel shark

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)

Order

Lamniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามขาว)

Family

Lamnidae (Mackerel Sharks)

Genus

Lamna

Species

Lamna ditropis (Mackerel shark)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 악상어

Japanese Nezumizame

Spanish Calderón

French Lami

German Atlantischer Heringshai

Russian акула лососевая

Similar Species in Lamna

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porbeagle

Lamna nasus

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mackerel shark?

The scientific name of Mackerel shark is Lamna ditropis. It belongs to the genus Lamna.

What is the conservation status of Mackerel shark?

Mackerel shark (Lamna ditropis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Mackerel shark live?

Mackerel shark is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Mackerel shark belong to?

Mackerel shark (Lamna ditropis) belongs to the genus Lamna, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamnidae.

Is Mackerel shark endangered?

No, Mackerel shark (Lamna ditropis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Mackerel shark belong to?

Mackerel shark (Lamna ditropis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Mackerel shark?

The closest relatives of Mackerel shark in the genus Lamna include porbeagle.