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tiburón lechoso

Rhizoprionodon acutus

Vulnerable

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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇹 Italy

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)

Species

Rhizoprionodon acutus (tiburón lechoso)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 펜두상어

Japanese ヒラガシラ

Spanish tiburón lechoso

French Lézard

German Milchhai

Portuguese Marracho branco

Russian акула вальбема

Arabic Jarjur

Hindi Eidah

Turkish çekic başlı köpekbalığı

Vietnamese Cá Nhám miệng sâu

Indonesian Hiu pilus

Thai Chalarm Paag-laem

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of tiburón lechoso?

The scientific name of tiburón lechoso is Rhizoprionodon acutus. It belongs to the genus Rhizoprionodon.

What is the conservation status of tiburón lechoso?

tiburón lechoso (Rhizoprionodon acutus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does tiburón lechoso live?

tiburón lechoso is found in Distributed across Italy and Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Italy, Taiwan.

What family does tiburón lechoso belong to?

tiburón lechoso (Rhizoprionodon acutus) belongs to the genus Rhizoprionodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.

Is tiburón lechoso endangered?

Yes, tiburón lechoso (Rhizoprionodon acutus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does tiburón lechoso belong to?

tiburón lechoso (Rhizoprionodon acutus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of tiburón lechoso?

The closest relatives of tiburón lechoso in the genus Rhizoprionodon include Cazón, Cazón, Cazón espadachín, Cazón espadachín, Cazon picudo.