Big eye thresher shark vs
Alopias superciliosus compared with Staphylococcus hominis
Key Differences
- Big eye thresher shark is Vulnerable while is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Big eye thresher shark | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Firmicutes (Firmicutes) |
| Class | Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish) | Bacilli (Bacilli) |
| Order | Lamniformes (Mackerel Sharks) | Staphylococcales |
| Family | Alopiidae | Staphylococcaceae |
| Genus | Alopias | Staphylococcus |
| Species | Alopias superciliosus | Staphylococcus hominis |
Conservation Status
Big eye thresher shark
VU — VulnerablePhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Big eye thresher shark | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Big eye thresher shark
Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.
Distributed across Chile, Colombia, Portugal, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
Big eye thresher shark
The Big eye thresher shark (Alopias superciliosus) is a species in the genus Alopias. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.
Staphylococcus hominis is a coagulase-negative Gram-positive coccus that forms a significant part of the normal human skin microbiome. It is commonly found in areas with abundant sweat glands including the axillae, feet, and groin. This commensal bacterium decomposes skin lipids and occasionally causes opportunistic infections in vulnerable patients.
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