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Basking Shark

Cetorhinus maximus

Endangered

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姥鲨（Cetorhinus maximus）在IUCN红色名录中被列为濒危（EN）。在野外面临高度灭绝风险，种群数量显著下降，持续受到生存威胁。

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

Chondrichthyes (软骨鱼纲)

Species

Cetorhinus maximus (Basking Shark)

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 Basking Shark?

The scientific name of Basking Shark is Cetorhinus maximus. It belongs to the genus Cetorhinus.

What is the conservation status of Basking Shark?

Basking Shark (Cetorhinus maximus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Basking Shark live?

Basking Shark 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 Basking Shark belong to?

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

Is Basking Shark endangered?

Yes, Basking Shark (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 Basking Shark belong to?

Basking Shark (Cetorhinus maximus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).