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Grundhai

Carcharhinus leucas

Vulnerable

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The Bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas) is a species in the genus Carcharhinus. 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 Portugal, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Chondrichthyes (Knorpelfische)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Grundhaie)

Species

Carcharhinus leucas (Grundhai)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Oomejiro zame

Spanish Cabeza de batea

French Requin balestrine

German Grundhai

Portuguese Cabeça chata

Arabic Jarjur

Turkish Köpek baligi türü

Vietnamese Cá Mập lơ - ca

Thai Chararm Hua-bart

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Atlantischer Braunhai

Carcharhinus plumbeus

Endangered

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Blauhai

Carcharhinus limbatus

Vulnerable

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Blauhai

Carcharhinus obscurus

Endangered

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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 Grundhai?

The scientific name of Grundhai is Carcharhinus leucas. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.

What is the conservation status of Grundhai?

Grundhai (Carcharhinus leucas) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Grundhai live?

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

What family does Grundhai belong to?

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

Is Grundhai endangered?

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

What kingdom does Grundhai belong to?

Grundhai (Carcharhinus leucas) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Grundhai?

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