Shortnose spurdog

Squalus megalops (Macleay, 1881)

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

Shortnose spurdog is a fish species recorded in South African waters. Its current IUCN Red List conservation status is Least Concern, with a population trend reported as Increasing. This profile is part of EcoAquatic's open conservation dataset for South African aquatic species.

Scientific nameSqualus megalops
Common nameShortnose spurdog
IUCN statusLeastConcern (Least Concern)
Population trendIncreasing
ClassElasmobranchii
OrderSqualiformes
FamilySqualidae
GenusSqualus
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