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Shark

Carcharhinus porosus

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (연골어류)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (흉상어목)

Species

Carcharhinus porosus (Shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cazón

French Requin tiqueue

Portuguese Azeiteiro

Similar Species in Carcharhinus

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흉상어

Carcharhinus plumbeus

Endangered

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무태상어

Carcharhinus brachyurus

Vulnerable

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흰뺨상어

Carcharhinus dussumieri

Australian blacktip shark

Carcharhinus tilstoni

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shark?

The scientific name of Shark is Carcharhinus porosus. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.

What is the conservation status of Shark?

Shark (Carcharhinus porosus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Shark live?

Shark is found in Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Venezuela.

What family does Shark belong to?

Shark (Carcharhinus porosus) belongs to the genus Carcharhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.

Is Shark endangered?

Yes, Shark (Carcharhinus porosus) 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 Shark belong to?

Shark (Carcharhinus porosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Shark?

The closest relatives of Shark in the genus Carcharhinus include 흉상어, 무태상어, 흰뺨상어, 검은꼬리상어, bignose shark.