Cazón de aleta blanca

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

Triakidae

Genus

Hemitriakis

Species

Hemitriakis leucoperiptera (Cazón de aleta blanca)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cazón de aleta blanca

French Requin-hâ aile blanche

Arabic قِرش كلب ذو جِنحة بيضاء

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Cazón japonés

Hemitriakis japanica

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Darksnout houndshark

Hemitriakis abdita

Data Deficient

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Indonesian Houndshark

Hemitriakis indroyonoi

Endangered

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Ocellate Topeshark

Hemitriakis complicofasciata

Vulnerable

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Sicklefin hound shark

Hemitriakis falcata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cazón de aleta blanca?

The scientific name of Cazón de aleta blanca is Hemitriakis leucoperiptera. It belongs to the genus Hemitriakis.

What is the conservation status of Cazón de aleta blanca?

Cazón de aleta blanca (Hemitriakis leucoperiptera) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Cazón de aleta blanca belong to?

Cazón de aleta blanca (Hemitriakis leucoperiptera) belongs to the genus Hemitriakis, which is part of the taxonomic family Triakidae.

Is Cazón de aleta blanca endangered?

Yes, Cazón de aleta blanca (Hemitriakis leucoperiptera) 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 Cazón de aleta blanca belong to?

Cazón de aleta blanca (Hemitriakis leucoperiptera) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Cazón de aleta blanca?

The closest relatives of Cazón de aleta blanca in the genus Hemitriakis include Cazón japonés, Darksnout houndshark, Indonesian Houndshark, Ocellate Topeshark, Sicklefin hound shark.