Pygmy shark

Habitat & Distribution

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Chile.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Squaliformes (อันดับปลาฉลามหลังหนาม)

Family

Dalatiidae

Genus

Euprotomicrus

Species

Euprotomicrus bispinatus (Pygmy shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tiburón pigmeo

French Squale pygmée

German Zwerghai

Arabic قِرش قزِميّ

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pygmy shark?

The scientific name of Pygmy shark is Euprotomicrus bispinatus. It belongs to the genus Euprotomicrus.

What is the conservation status of Pygmy shark?

Pygmy shark (Euprotomicrus bispinatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pygmy shark live?

Pygmy shark is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.

What family does Pygmy shark belong to?

Pygmy shark (Euprotomicrus bispinatus) belongs to the genus Euprotomicrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Dalatiidae.

Is Pygmy shark endangered?

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

What kingdom does Pygmy shark belong to?

Pygmy shark (Euprotomicrus bispinatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).