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クロトガリザメ (silky shark)

Carcharhinus falciformis

Vulnerable

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate coniferous forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Algeria, Taiwan, Tunisia, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇳 Tunisia 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇩🇿 Algeria 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (軟骨魚綱)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (メジロザメ目)

Species

Carcharhinus falciformis (クロトガリザメ)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クロトガリザメ

Spanish jaquetón sedoso

French Mangeur d'hommes

German Seidenhai

Portuguese Cação

Arabic القرش الحريري

Turkish karayip resif köpekbalığı

Thai Chalarm Thao

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of クロトガリザメ?

The scientific name of クロトガリザメ is Carcharhinus falciformis. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.

What is the conservation status of クロトガリザメ?

クロトガリザメ (Carcharhinus falciformis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does クロトガリザメ live?

クロトガリザメ is found in Distributed across Algeria, Taiwan, Tunisia, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Algeria, Taiwan, Tunisia, Venezuela.

What family does クロトガリザメ belong to?

クロトガリザメ (Carcharhinus falciformis) belongs to the genus Carcharhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.

Is クロトガリザメ endangered?

Yes, クロトガリザメ (Carcharhinus falciformis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does クロトガリザメ belong to?

クロトガリザメ (Carcharhinus falciformis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of クロトガリザメ?

The closest relatives of クロトガリザメ in the genus Carcharhinus include Dotabuka, Garapagosu zame, Hanagurozame, Hanazame, Hoko saki.