Bigeye thresher vs Maui's paddle
Alopias pelagicus compared with Elaphoglossum crassicaule
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bigeye thresher | Maui's paddle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish) | Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida) |
| Order | Lamniformes (Mackerel Sharks) | Polypodiales (Polypodiales) |
| Family | Alopiidae | Dryopteridaceae |
| Genus | Alopias | Elaphoglossum |
| Species | Alopias pelagicus | Elaphoglossum crassicaule |
Conservation Status
Bigeye thresher
EN — EndangeredMaui's paddle
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bigeye thresher | Maui's paddle |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bigeye thresher
Habitat
Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.
Range
Distributed across Colombia and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Maui's paddle
Habitat
Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.
Bigeye thresher
The Bigeye thresher (Alopias pelagicus) is a species in the genus Alopias. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.
Maui's paddle
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