Tiburón del Ganges

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)

Family

Carcharhinidae

Genus

Glyphis

Species

Glyphis gangeticus (Tiburón del Ganges)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tiburón del Ganges

French Requin du Ganges

Arabic قِرش الكانج

Hindi Magar sora

Vietnamese Cá mập sông Giăng

Similar Species in Glyphis

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Tiburón lanza

Glyphis glyphis

Vulnerable

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Glyphis cicatricosa

Not Evaluated

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Northern river shark

Glyphis garricki

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tiburón del Ganges?

The scientific name of Tiburón del Ganges is Glyphis gangeticus. It belongs to the genus Glyphis.

What is the conservation status of Tiburón del Ganges?

Tiburón del Ganges (Glyphis gangeticus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Tiburón del Ganges belong to?

Tiburón del Ganges (Glyphis gangeticus) belongs to the genus Glyphis, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.

Is Tiburón del Ganges endangered?

Yes, Tiburón del Ganges (Glyphis gangeticus) 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 Tiburón del Ganges belong to?

Tiburón del Ganges (Glyphis gangeticus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Tiburón del Ganges?

The closest relatives of Tiburón del Ganges in the genus Glyphis include Tiburón lanza, , Northern river shark.