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Nachthai

Carcharhinus signatus

Endangered
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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cazón de arrecife
French Requiem de nuit
German Nachthai
Portuguese Cação-noturno

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

Native Range — 1 Countries

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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
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Nachthai
Carcharhinus signatus
EN
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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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