Nurse shark

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hewan)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Orectolobiformes (Hiu karpet)

Family

Ginglymostomatidae

Genus

Pseudoginglymostoma

Species

Pseudoginglymostoma brevicaudatum (Nurse shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Gata nodriza

French Endormi

Arabic قِرش رضيع ذو ذيل قصير

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nurse shark?

The scientific name of Nurse shark is Pseudoginglymostoma brevicaudatum. It belongs to the genus Pseudoginglymostoma.

What is the conservation status of Nurse shark?

Nurse shark (Pseudoginglymostoma brevicaudatum) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Nurse shark belong to?

Nurse shark (Pseudoginglymostoma brevicaudatum) belongs to the genus Pseudoginglymostoma, which is part of the taxonomic family Ginglymostomatidae.

Is Nurse shark endangered?

Yes, Nurse shark (Pseudoginglymostoma brevicaudatum) 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 Nurse shark belong to?

Nurse shark (Pseudoginglymostoma brevicaudatum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).