How to Identify Hexanchidae
Hexanchidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Hexanchiformes, class Elasmobranchii. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Hexanchidae Species
Notorynchus cepedianus (Péron, 1807)
Notorynchus cepedianus (Péron, 1807)
Notorynchus cepedianus, the broadnose sevengill shark, is a large spotted shark …
Hexanchus griseus (Bonnaterre, 1788)
Hexanchus griseus (Bonnaterre, 1788)
Hexanchus griseus, the bluntnose sixgill shark, is a widely distributed deep-dwe…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Hexanchidae?
Hexanchidae animals belong to the Hexanchiformes order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 2 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Hexanchidae?
Hexanchidae is classified in the order Hexanchiformes, class Elasmobranchii, phylum Chordata. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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