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Milchhai

Rhizoprionodon acutus

Vulnerable

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Italy and Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇹 Italy

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Chondrichthyes (Knorpelfische)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Grundhaie)

Species

Rhizoprionodon acutus (Milchhai)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 펜두상어

Japanese ヒラガシラ

Spanish tiburón lechoso

French Lézard

German Milchhai

Portuguese Marracho branco

Russian акула вальбема

Arabic Jarjur

Hindi Eidah

Turkish çekic başlı köpekbalığı

Vietnamese Cá Nhám miệng sâu

Indonesian Hiu pilus

Thai Chalarm Paag-laem

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Milchhai?

The scientific name of Milchhai is Rhizoprionodon acutus. It belongs to the genus Rhizoprionodon.

What is the conservation status of Milchhai?

Milchhai (Rhizoprionodon acutus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Milchhai live?

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

What family does Milchhai belong to?

Milchhai (Rhizoprionodon acutus) belongs to the genus Rhizoprionodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.

Is Milchhai endangered?

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

What kingdom does Milchhai belong to?

Milchhai (Rhizoprionodon acutus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Milchhai?

The closest relatives of Milchhai in the genus Rhizoprionodon include Australian sharpnose shark, Atlantic Sharpnose Shark, Australian sharpnose shark, Pacific sharp-nosed shark, Brazilian sharpnose shark.