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Blauhai

Carcharhinus obscurus

Endangered

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The Bay-shark (Carcharhinus obscurus) is a species in the genus Carcharhinus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Chile, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇱 Chile 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Chondrichthyes (Knorpelfische)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Grundhaie)

Species

Carcharhinus obscurus (Blauhai)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Dotabuka

Spanish Arenero

French Rechin

German Blauhai

Portuguese Cação

Turkish Köpek balığı

Vietnamese Cá Mập sẫm

Similar Species in Carcharhinus

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Atlantischer Braunhai

Carcharhinus plumbeus

Endangered

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Blauhai

Carcharhinus limbatus

Vulnerable

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Bronzehai

Carcharhinus brachyurus

Vulnerable

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Galapagoshai

Carcharhinus galapagensis

Least Concern

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Grauer Riffhai

Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos

Endangered

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Großer Schwarzspitzenhai

Carcharhinus brevipinna

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blauhai?

The scientific name of Blauhai is Carcharhinus obscurus. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.

What is the conservation status of Blauhai?

Blauhai (Carcharhinus obscurus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blauhai live?

Blauhai is found in Distributed across Chile, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile, Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does Blauhai belong to?

Blauhai (Carcharhinus obscurus) belongs to the genus Carcharhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.

Is Blauhai endangered?

Yes, Blauhai (Carcharhinus obscurus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Blauhai belong to?

Blauhai (Carcharhinus obscurus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Blauhai?

The closest relatives of Blauhai in the genus Carcharhinus include Atlantischer Braunhai, Blauhai, Bronzehai, Galapagoshai, Grauer Riffhai.