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Arenero

Carcharhinus plumbeus

Endangered

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The Brown Shark (Carcharhinus plumbeus) is a species in the genus Carcharhinus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)

Species

Carcharhinus plumbeus (Arenero)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 흉상어

Japanese Mejiro zame

Spanish Arenero

French Petit chien bleu

German Atlantischer Braunhai

Portuguese Barriga-de-água

Arabic Jarjur

Turkish Büyükcamgöz balığı

Thai Chalarm Kradohng-soong

Similar Species in Carcharhinus

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Arenero

Carcharhinus obscurus

Endangered

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Balicero

Carcharhinus limbatus

Critically Endangered

Carcharhinus galapagensis

Least Concern

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Cazón

Carcharhinus longimanus

Not Evaluated

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Cazón

Carcharhinus albimarginatus

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Arenero?

The scientific name of Arenero is Carcharhinus plumbeus. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.

What is the conservation status of Arenero?

Arenero (Carcharhinus plumbeus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Arenero live?

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

What family does Arenero belong to?

Arenero (Carcharhinus plumbeus) belongs to the genus Carcharhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.

Is Arenero endangered?

Yes, Arenero (Carcharhinus plumbeus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Arenero belong to?

Arenero (Carcharhinus plumbeus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Arenero?

The closest relatives of Arenero in the genus Carcharhinus include Arenero, Balicero, Cabeza de batea, Cabeza dura, Cabeza dura.