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Galapagoshai

Carcharhinus galapagensis

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Chile and Portugal.

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Garapagosu zame
Spanish Cazón
French Requin de Galapagos
German Galapagoshai
Portuguese Cação
Russian Галапагосская акула
Thai Chalarm Thao

Similar Species in Carcharhinus

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Atlantischer Braunhai
Carcharhinus plumbeus
Endangered
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Blauhai
Carcharhinus obscurus
Endangered
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Blauhai
Carcharhinus limbatus
Vulnerable
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Bronzehai
Carcharhinus brachyurus
Vulnerable
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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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Grundhai
Carcharhinus leucas
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Galapagoshai?
The scientific name of Galapagoshai is Carcharhinus galapagensis. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.
What is the conservation status of Galapagoshai?
Galapagoshai (Carcharhinus galapagensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Galapagoshai live?
Galapagoshai is found in Distributed across Chile and Portugal.. Countries include Chile, Portugal.
What family does Galapagoshai belong to?
Galapagoshai (Carcharhinus galapagensis) belongs to the genus Carcharhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.
Is Galapagoshai endangered?
No, Galapagoshai (Carcharhinus galapagensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Galapagoshai belong to?
Galapagoshai (Carcharhinus galapagensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Galapagoshai?
The closest relatives of Galapagoshai in the genus Carcharhinus include Atlantischer Braunhai, Blauhai, Blauhai, Bronzehai, Grauer Riffhai.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Carcharhinus — 20 Species

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Atlantischer Braunhai
Carcharhinus plumbeus
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Blauhai
Carcharhinus obscurus
EN 🐾
Blauhai
Carcharhinus limbatus
VU 🐾
Bronzehai
Carcharhinus brachyurus
VU
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Galapagoshai
Carcharhinus galapagensis
LC
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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 🐾
Creek whaler
Carcharhinus fitzroyensis
LC
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