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Cazón

Carcharhinus galapagensis

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Chile and Portugal.

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Garapagosu zame
Spanish Cazón
French Requin de Galapagos
German Galapagoshai
Portuguese Cação
Russian Галапагосская акула
Thai Chalarm Thao

Similar Species in Carcharhinus

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Arenero
Carcharhinus plumbeus
Endangered
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Arenero
Carcharhinus obscurus
Endangered
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Balicero
Carcharhinus limbatus
Vulnerable
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Cabeza de batea
Carcharhinus leucas
Vulnerable
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Cabeza dura
Carcharhinus cerdale
Critically Endangered
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Cabeza dura
Carcharhinus perezii
Endangered
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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 Cazón?
The scientific name of Cazón is Carcharhinus galapagensis. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.
What is the conservation status of Cazón?
Cazón (Carcharhinus galapagensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cazón live?
Cazón is found in Distributed across Chile and Portugal.. Countries include Chile, Portugal.
What family does Cazón belong to?
Cazón (Carcharhinus galapagensis) belongs to the genus Carcharhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.
Is Cazón endangered?
No, Cazón (Carcharhinus galapagensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Cazón belong to?
Cazón (Carcharhinus galapagensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Cazón?
The closest relatives of Cazón in the genus Carcharhinus include Arenero, Arenero, Balicero, Cabeza de batea, Cabeza dura.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Carcharhinus — 20 Species

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Arenero
Carcharhinus obscurus
EN 🐾
Arenero
Carcharhinus plumbeus
EN 🐾
Balicero
Carcharhinus limbatus
VU 🐾
Cabeza de batea
Carcharhinus leucas
VU 🐾
Cabeza dura
Carcharhinus cerdale
CR 🐾
Cabeza dura
Carcharhinus perezii
EN 🐾
Cazón
Carcharhinus albimarginatus
VU 🐾
Cazón
Carcharhinus porosus
CR
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Cazón
Carcharhinus galapagensis
LC
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Cazón
Carcharhinus longimanus
NE 🐾
Cazon amarillo
Carcharhinus acronotus
EN 🐾
Cazón de arrecife
Carcharhinus signatus
EN 🐾
Galano dientefino
Carcharhinus isodon
NT 🐾
Jaqueton
Carcharhinus brevipinna
VU 🐾
jaquetón sedoso
Carcharhinus falciformis
VU 🐾
picoto
Carcharhinus altimus
NT 🐾
Tiburón aleta negra
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchoides
VU 🐾
Tiburón aleta negra
Carcharhinus tilstoni
LC 🐾
Tiburón alinegro
Carcharhinus sealei
VU 🐾
Tiburón alinegro
Carcharhinus humani
DD
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