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Büyük camgöz

Cetorhinus maximus

Endangered

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Basking Shark (Cetorhinus maximus) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and South America (Chile). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Chondrichthyes (Kıkırdaklı balıklar)

Order

Lamniformes (Dik burunlular)

Species

Cetorhinus maximus (Büyük camgöz)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 돌묵상어

Japanese Ubazame

Spanish Colayo

French requin pèlerin

German Riesenhai

Portuguese Albafar

Russian Акула гигантская

Arabic Kalb

Turkish Büyük camgöz

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Büyük camgöz?

The scientific name of Büyük camgöz is Cetorhinus maximus. It belongs to the genus Cetorhinus.

What is the conservation status of Büyük camgöz?

Büyük camgöz (Cetorhinus maximus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Büyük camgöz live?

Büyük camgöz is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and South America (Chile). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan.

What family does Büyük camgöz belong to?

Büyük camgöz (Cetorhinus maximus) belongs to the genus Cetorhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cetorhinidae.

Is Büyük camgöz endangered?

Yes, Büyük camgöz (Cetorhinus maximus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Büyük camgöz belong to?

Büyük camgöz (Cetorhinus maximus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).