Whitefin tope shark

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Chondrichthyes (Knorpelfische)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Grundhaie)

Family

Triakidae

Genus

Hemitriakis

Species

Hemitriakis leucoperiptera (Whitefin tope shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cazón de aleta blanca

French Requin-hâ aile blanche

Arabic قِرش كلب ذو جِنحة بيضاء

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Japanese gray shark

Hemitriakis japanica

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Darksnout houndshark

Hemitriakis abdita

Data Deficient

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Indonesian Houndshark

Hemitriakis indroyonoi

Endangered

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Ocellate Topeshark

Hemitriakis complicofasciata

Vulnerable

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Sicklefin hound shark

Hemitriakis falcata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Whitefin tope shark?

The scientific name of Whitefin tope shark is Hemitriakis leucoperiptera. It belongs to the genus Hemitriakis.

What is the conservation status of Whitefin tope shark?

Whitefin tope shark (Hemitriakis leucoperiptera) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Whitefin tope shark belong to?

Whitefin tope shark (Hemitriakis leucoperiptera) belongs to the genus Hemitriakis, which is part of the taxonomic family Triakidae.

Is Whitefin tope shark endangered?

Yes, Whitefin tope shark (Hemitriakis leucoperiptera) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Whitefin tope shark belong to?

Whitefin tope shark (Hemitriakis leucoperiptera) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Whitefin tope shark?

The closest relatives of Whitefin tope shark in the genus Hemitriakis include Japanese gray shark, Darksnout houndshark, Indonesian Houndshark, Ocellate Topeshark, Sicklefin hound shark.