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Tiburón de Pondicherry

Carcharhinus hemiodon

Critically Endangered

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
Carcharhinus
Species
Carcharhinus hemiodon (Tiburón de Pondicherry)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tiburón de Pondicherry
French Requin baliai
Arabic Jarjur
Vietnamese Cá Nhám
Thai Chalarm Thao-hoo-dum

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 albimarginatus
Vulnerable
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Cazón
Carcharhinus galapagensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tiburón de Pondicherry?
The scientific name of Tiburón de Pondicherry is Carcharhinus hemiodon. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.
What is the conservation status of Tiburón de Pondicherry?
Tiburón de Pondicherry (Carcharhinus hemiodon) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Tiburón de Pondicherry belong to?
Tiburón de Pondicherry (Carcharhinus hemiodon) belongs to the genus Carcharhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.
Is Tiburón de Pondicherry endangered?
Yes, Tiburón de Pondicherry (Carcharhinus hemiodon) 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 de Pondicherry belong to?
Tiburón de Pondicherry (Carcharhinus hemiodon) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Tiburón de Pondicherry?
The closest relatives of Tiburón de Pondicherry in the genus Carcharhinus include Arenero, Arenero, Balicero, Cabeza de batea, Cabeza dura.

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 🐾
Cazón
Carcharhinus galapagensis
LC 🐾
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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