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Mexican horn shark

Heterodontus mexicanus

Least Concern

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Heterodontiformes (Heterodontiformes)
Family
Heterodontidae
Genus
Heterodontus
Species
Heterodontus mexicanus (Mexican horn shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Dormilón búfalo
French Requin dormeur buffle
Arabic قرش نوّام مكسيكي

Similar Species in Heterodontus

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Barred bull-head shark
Heterodontus zebra
Least Concern
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Oman bullhead shark
Heterodontus omanensis
Data Deficient
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Galapagos bullhead shark
Heterodontus quoyi
Least Concern
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Horn shark
Heterodontus francisci
Data Deficient
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Crested Port Jackson shark
Heterodontus galeatus
Least Concern
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Heterodontus zebra
Heterodontus ramalheira
Data Deficient
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Bull-head shark
Heterodontus japonicus
Least Concern
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Bullhead
Heterodontus portusjacksoni
Least Concern
View all species in Heterodontus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mexican horn shark?
The scientific name of Mexican horn shark is Heterodontus mexicanus. It belongs to the genus Heterodontus.
What is the conservation status of Mexican horn shark?
Mexican horn shark (Heterodontus mexicanus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Mexican horn shark belong to?
Mexican horn shark (Heterodontus mexicanus) belongs to the genus Heterodontus, which is part of the taxonomic family Heterodontidae.
Is Mexican horn shark endangered?
No, Mexican horn shark (Heterodontus mexicanus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Mexican horn shark belong to?
Mexican horn shark (Heterodontus mexicanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Mexican horn shark?
The closest relatives of Mexican horn shark in the genus Heterodontus include Barred bull-head shark, Oman bullhead shark, Galapagos bullhead shark, Horn shark, Crested Port Jackson shark.

Genus Heterodontus — 9 Species

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Barred bull-head shark
Heterodontus zebra
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Oman bullhead shark
Heterodontus omanensis
DD 🐾
Galapagos bullhead shark
Heterodontus quoyi
LC
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Mexican horn shark
Heterodontus mexicanus
LC
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Horn shark
Heterodontus francisci
DD 🐾
Crested Port Jackson shark
Heterodontus galeatus
LC 🐾
Heterodontus zebra
Heterodontus ramalheira
DD 🐾
Bull-head shark
Heterodontus japonicus
LC 🐾
Bullhead
Heterodontus portusjacksoni
LC
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