Northern river shark

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Chondrichthyes (Knorpelfische)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Grundhaie)

Family

Carcharhinidae

Genus

Glyphis

Species

Glyphis garricki (Northern river shark)

Similar Species in Glyphis

🐾

Ganges shark

Glyphis gangeticus

Critically Endangered

🐾

Speartooth shark

Glyphis glyphis

Vulnerable

🐾

Glyphis cicatricosa

Not Evaluated

View all species in Glyphis →

Explore More

ki…

Tier

Kingdom

ph…

Chordatiere

Phylum

cl…

Knorpelfische

Class

or…

Grundhaie

Order

fa…

Carcharhinidae

Family

ge…

Glyphis

Genus

Compare Species

vs Ganges shark vs Speartooth shark vs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Northern river shark?

The scientific name of Northern river shark is Glyphis garricki. It belongs to the genus Glyphis.

What is the conservation status of Northern river shark?

Northern river shark (Glyphis garricki) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Northern river shark belong to?

Northern river shark (Glyphis garricki) belongs to the genus Glyphis, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.

Is Northern river shark endangered?

Yes, Northern river shark (Glyphis garricki) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Northern river shark belong to?

Northern river shark (Glyphis garricki) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Northern river shark?

The closest relatives of Northern river shark in the genus Glyphis include Ganges shark, Speartooth shark, .