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Portugese dogfish

Centroscymnus coelolepis

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Portugal. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇵🇹 Portugal

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (อันดับปลาฉลามหลังหนาม)
Family
Somniosidae
Genus
Centroscymnus
Species
Centroscymnus coelolepis (Portugese dogfish)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Marubara-yumezame
Spanish Pailona
French Pailona commun
German Portugiesenhai
Portuguese Tubarão português
Russian Акула португальская
Arabic Kalb

Similar Species in Centroscymnus

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Black shark
Centroscymnus owstonii
Vulnerable
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Largespine velvet dogfish
Centroscymnus macracanthus
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Portugese dogfish?
The scientific name of Portugese dogfish is Centroscymnus coelolepis. It belongs to the genus Centroscymnus.
What is the conservation status of Portugese dogfish?
Portugese dogfish (Centroscymnus coelolepis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Portugese dogfish live?
Portugese dogfish is found in Found in Portugal. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Portugal.
What family does Portugese dogfish belong to?
Portugese dogfish (Centroscymnus coelolepis) belongs to the genus Centroscymnus, which is part of the taxonomic family Somniosidae.
What kingdom does Portugese dogfish belong to?
Portugese dogfish (Centroscymnus coelolepis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Portugese dogfish?
The closest relatives of Portugese dogfish in the genus Centroscymnus include Black shark, Largespine velvet dogfish.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Centroscymnus — 3 Species

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Black shark
Centroscymnus owstonii
VU 🐾
Largespine velvet dogfish
Centroscymnus macracanthus
DD
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Portugese dogfish
Centroscymnus coelolepis
NT
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