Megamouth shark

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)

Order

Lamniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามขาว)

Family

Megachasmidae

Genus

Megachasma

Species

Megachasma pelagios (Megamouth shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tiburón bocudo

French Requin grande guele

Arabic قِرش كبير الفم

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Megamouth shark?

The scientific name of Megamouth shark is Megachasma pelagios. It belongs to the genus Megachasma.

What is the conservation status of Megamouth shark?

Megamouth shark (Megachasma pelagios) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Megamouth shark live?

Megamouth shark is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.

What family does Megamouth shark belong to?

Megamouth shark (Megachasma pelagios) belongs to the genus Megachasma, which is part of the taxonomic family Megachasmidae.

Is Megamouth shark endangered?

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

What kingdom does Megamouth shark belong to?

Megamouth shark (Megachasma pelagios) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).