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Atlantischer Zitronenhai

Negaprion brevirostris

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Knorpelfische)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Grundhaie)
Family
Carcharhinidae
Genus
Negaprion
Species
Negaprion brevirostris (Atlantischer Zitronenhai)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Caconeta
French Requin citron
German Atlantischer Zitronenhai
Portuguese Cacao-limao

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Zitronenhai
Negaprion acutidens
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Atlantischer Zitronenhai?
The scientific name of Atlantischer Zitronenhai is Negaprion brevirostris. It belongs to the genus Negaprion.
What is the conservation status of Atlantischer Zitronenhai?
Atlantischer Zitronenhai (Negaprion brevirostris) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Atlantischer Zitronenhai live?
Atlantischer Zitronenhai is found in Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Atlantischer Zitronenhai belong to?
Atlantischer Zitronenhai (Negaprion brevirostris) belongs to the genus Negaprion, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.
Is Atlantischer Zitronenhai endangered?
Yes, Atlantischer Zitronenhai (Negaprion brevirostris) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Atlantischer Zitronenhai belong to?
Atlantischer Zitronenhai (Negaprion brevirostris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Atlantischer Zitronenhai?
The closest relatives of Atlantischer Zitronenhai in the genus Negaprion include Zitronenhai.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Negaprion — 2 Species

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Atlantischer Zitronenhai
Negaprion brevirostris
VU
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Zitronenhai
Negaprion acutidens
EN
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