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Hourai zame (Black-tip shark)

Carcharhinus sorrah

Near Threatened

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The Black-tip shark (Carcharhinus sorrah) is a species in the genus Carcharhinus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (軟骨魚綱)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (メジロザメ目)

Species

Carcharhinus sorrah (Hourai zame)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 검은꼬리상어

Japanese Hourai zame

Spanish Tiburón rabo manchado

French Requin blanc

Portuguese Marracho rabo manchado

Arabic Jarjur

Vietnamese Cá Mập miệng rộng

Indonesian Hiu kepak hitam

Thai Chalarm Jud-dum

Similar Species in Carcharhinus

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Dotabuka

Carcharhinus obscurus

Endangered

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Garapagosu zame

Carcharhinus galapagensis

Least Concern

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Hanagurozame

Carcharhinus acronotus

Endangered

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Hanazame

Carcharhinus brevipinna

Carcharhinus limbatus

Vulnerable

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Mejiro zame

Carcharhinus plumbeus

Endangered

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Oguro-Mejirozame

Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hourai zame?

The scientific name of Hourai zame is Carcharhinus sorrah. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.

What is the conservation status of Hourai zame?

Hourai zame (Carcharhinus sorrah) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Hourai zame live?

Hourai zame is found in Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Hourai zame belong to?

Hourai zame (Carcharhinus sorrah) belongs to the genus Carcharhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.

What kingdom does Hourai zame belong to?

Hourai zame (Carcharhinus sorrah) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Hourai zame?

The closest relatives of Hourai zame in the genus Carcharhinus include Dotabuka, Garapagosu zame, Hanagurozame, Hanazame, Hoko saki.