# Frilled shark (*Chlamydoselachus anguineus*)

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The frilled shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus) is a fish in the sharks and rays subgroup, belonging to the family Chlamydoselachidae in the order Hexanchiformes. It is classified in the class Elasmobranchii and the genus Chlamydoselachus, and its scientific name was authored by Garman, 1884. Other English names for the frilled shark are frill shark, lizard shark and scaffold shark. On the IUCN Red List, the frilled shark is listed as Least Concern in its global assessment, which is not a threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not recorded |
| Length | up to 1.85 m |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | Not recorded |
| Young per litter or clutch | 6.3 |
| Reproduction | Live birth |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Elasmobranchii
- order: Hexanchiformes
- family: Chlamydoselachidae
- genus: Chlamydoselachus
- species: *Chlamydoselachus anguineus* Garman, 1884

Synonyms: *Chlamydalachus anguineus*, *Chlamydoselache anguinea*, *Chlamydoselachus anguineum*, *Didymodus anguineus*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the frilled shark?

The frilled shark is a fish in the sharks and rays subgroup. It belongs to the family Chlamydoselachidae in the order Hexanchiformes.

### What is the scientific name of the frilled shark?

The scientific name of the frilled shark is Chlamydoselachus anguineus, placed in the genus Chlamydoselachus.

### Who named the frilled shark and when?

The scientific name Chlamydoselachus anguineus is attributed to Garman, 1884.

### Is the frilled shark endangered?

No. The frilled shark is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List in its global assessment, which is not a threatened category.

### What other names does the frilled shark have?

The frilled shark is also called the frill shark, lizard shark and scaffold shark.

## Sources

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