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Creek whaler

Carcharhinus fitzroyensis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Knorpelfische)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Grundhaie)
Family
Carcharhinidae
Genus
Carcharhinus
Species
Carcharhinus fitzroyensis (Creek whaler)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tiburón ballenero
French Requin baleinier
Arabic قِرش حوتِيَّ

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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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
Vulnerable
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Großnasenhai
Carcharhinus altimus
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Creek whaler?
The scientific name of Creek whaler is Carcharhinus fitzroyensis. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.
What is the conservation status of Creek whaler?
Creek whaler (Carcharhinus fitzroyensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Creek whaler belong to?
Creek whaler (Carcharhinus fitzroyensis) belongs to the genus Carcharhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.
Is Creek whaler endangered?
No, Creek whaler (Carcharhinus fitzroyensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Creek whaler belong to?
Creek whaler (Carcharhinus fitzroyensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Creek whaler?
The closest relatives of Creek whaler in the genus Carcharhinus include Atlantischer Braunhai, Blauhai, Blauhai, Bronzehai, Galapagoshai.

Genus Carcharhinus — 20 Species

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Atlantischer Braunhai
Carcharhinus plumbeus
EN 🐾
Blauhai
Carcharhinus obscurus
EN 🐾
Blauhai
Carcharhinus limbatus
VU 🐾
Bronzehai
Carcharhinus brachyurus
VU 🐾
Galapagoshai
Carcharhinus galapagensis
LC 🐾
Grauer Riffhai
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos
EN 🐾
Großer Schwarzspitzenhai
Carcharhinus brevipinna
VU 🐾
Großnasenhai
Carcharhinus altimus
NT 🐾
Grundhai
Carcharhinus leucas
VU 🐾
Kleinzahn-Grundhai
Carcharhinus isodon
NT 🐾
Nachthai
Carcharhinus signatus
EN 🐾
Riff-Weißspitzenhai
Carcharhinus albimarginatus
VU 🐾
Schwarzspitzen-Riffhai
Carcharhinus melanopterus
VU 🐾
Seidenhai
Carcharhinus falciformis
VU 🐾
Weissspitzen Hochseehai
Carcharhinus longimanus
NE 🐾
Shark
Carcharhinus porosus
CR 🐾
Blacknose shark
Carcharhinus acronotus
EN 🐾
Caribbean reef shark
Carcharhinus perezii
EN 🐾
Ambon sharpnose puffer
Carcharhinus amboinensis
VU
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Creek whaler
Carcharhinus fitzroyensis
LC
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