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Requin de Galapagos

Carcharhinus galapagensis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Chile and Portugal.

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family
Carcharhinidae
Genus
Carcharhinus
Species
Carcharhinus galapagensis (Requin de Galapagos)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Garapagosu zame
Spanish Cazón
French Requin de Galapagos
German Galapagoshai
Portuguese Cação
Russian Галапагосская акула
Thai Chalarm Thao

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Aileron blanc du récif
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Vulnerable
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Dagsit
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos
Endangered
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Mangeur d'hommes
Carcharhinus falciformis
Vulnerable
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Mangeur d'hommes
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Vulnerable
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Petit chien bleu
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Requiem de nuit
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Requin de Galapagos?
The scientific name of Requin de Galapagos is Carcharhinus galapagensis. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.
What is the conservation status of Requin de Galapagos?
Requin de Galapagos (Carcharhinus galapagensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Requin de Galapagos live?
Requin de Galapagos is found in Distributed across Chile and Portugal.. Countries include Chile, Portugal.
What family does Requin de Galapagos belong to?
Requin de Galapagos (Carcharhinus galapagensis) belongs to the genus Carcharhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.
Is Requin de Galapagos endangered?
No, Requin de Galapagos (Carcharhinus galapagensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Requin de Galapagos belong to?
Requin de Galapagos (Carcharhinus galapagensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Requin de Galapagos?
The closest relatives of Requin de Galapagos in the genus Carcharhinus include Aileron blanc du large, Aileron blanc du récif, Dagsit, Mangeur d'hommes, Mangeur d'hommes.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Carcharhinus — 20 Species

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Aileron blanc du large
Carcharhinus longimanus
NE 🐾
Aileron blanc du récif
Carcharhinus albimarginatus
VU 🐾
Dagsit
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos
EN 🐾
Mangeur d'hommes
Carcharhinus falciformis
VU 🐾
Mangeur d'hommes
Carcharhinus limbatus
VU 🐾
Petit chien bleu
Carcharhinus plumbeus
EN 🐾
Rechin
Carcharhinus obscurus
EN 🐾
Requiem de nuit
Carcharhinus signatus
EN 🐾
Requin
Carcharhinus brachyurus
VU 🐾
Requin à joues blanches
Carcharhinus coatesi
LC 🐾
Requin à joues blanches
Carcharhinus sealei
VU 🐾
Requin à nez rude
Carcharhinus macloti
NT 🐾
Requin à petites dents
Carcharhinus isodon
NT 🐾
Requin à tache noir
Carcharhinus humani
DD 🐾
Requin babosse
Carcharhinus altimus
NT 🐾
Requin baleinier
Carcharhinus fitzroyensis
LC 🐾
Requin balestrine
Carcharhinus leucas
VU 🐾
Requin balestrine
Carcharhinus amboinensis
VU 🐾
Requin baliai
Carcharhinus hemiodon
CR 🐾
Requin blanc
Carcharhinus sorrah
NT
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