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Großaugen-Fuchshai

Alopias superciliosus

Vulnerable

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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.

Habitat & Distribution

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.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Chondrichthyes (Knorpelfische)

Order

Lamniformes (Makrelenhaiartige)

Species

Alopias superciliosus (Großaugen-Fuchshai)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Hachiware

Chinese 三娘鲨

Spanish Azotador

French Renard

German Großaugen-Fuchshai

Portuguese Cação-raposa-olho-grande

Russian Лисица морская обыкновенная

Arabic Jarjur

Turkish Sapan köpekbalığı

Vietnamese Cá Nhàm đuôi dài mắt to

Indonesian Paitan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Großaugen-Fuchshai?

The scientific name of Großaugen-Fuchshai is Alopias superciliosus. It belongs to the genus Alopias.

What is the conservation status of Großaugen-Fuchshai?

Großaugen-Fuchshai (Alopias superciliosus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Großaugen-Fuchshai live?

Großaugen-Fuchshai is found in 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.. Countries include Chile, Colombia, Portugal, Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does Großaugen-Fuchshai belong to?

Großaugen-Fuchshai (Alopias superciliosus) belongs to the genus Alopias, which is part of the taxonomic family Alopiidae.

Is Großaugen-Fuchshai endangered?

Yes, Großaugen-Fuchshai (Alopias superciliosus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Großaugen-Fuchshai belong to?

Großaugen-Fuchshai (Alopias superciliosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Großaugen-Fuchshai?

The closest relatives of Großaugen-Fuchshai in the genus Alopias include Fuchshai, Bigeye thresher.