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Cazón de arrecife

Carcharhinus signatus

Endangered
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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cazón de arrecife
French Requiem de nuit
German Nachthai
Portuguese Cação-noturno

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 Cazón de arrecife?
The scientific name of Cazón de arrecife is Carcharhinus signatus. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.
What is the conservation status of Cazón de arrecife?
Cazón de arrecife (Carcharhinus signatus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cazón de arrecife live?
Cazón de arrecife is found in Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Cazón de arrecife belong to?
Cazón de arrecife (Carcharhinus signatus) belongs to the genus Carcharhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.
Is Cazón de arrecife endangered?
Yes, Cazón de arrecife (Carcharhinus signatus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Cazón de arrecife belong to?
Cazón de arrecife (Carcharhinus signatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Cazón de arrecife?
The closest relatives of Cazón de arrecife in the genus Carcharhinus include Arenero, Arenero, Balicero, Cabeza de batea, Cabeza dura.

Native Range — 1 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 🐾
Cazón
Carcharhinus galapagensis
LC 🐾
Cazón
Carcharhinus longimanus
NE 🐾
Cazon amarillo
Carcharhinus acronotus
EN
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Cazón de arrecife
Carcharhinus signatus
EN
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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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