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Cação

Carcharhinus limbatus

Vulnerable

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The Australian blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) is a species in the genus Carcharhinus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)

Species

Carcharhinus limbatus (Cação)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Kamasutogari zame

Spanish Balicero

French Mangeur d'hommes

German Blauhai

Portuguese Cação

Russian акула черноперая

Arabic Gursh

Turkish Köpekbalığı

Vietnamese Cá Mập lim - ba

Thai Chalarm Kreep-dum

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Carcharhinus plumbeus

Carcharhinus brachyurus

Vulnerable

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Cação

Carcharhinus galapagensis

Least Concern

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Carcharhinus brevipinna

Vulnerable

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Carcharhinus falciformis

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Carcharhinus obscurus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cação?

The scientific name of Cação is Carcharhinus limbatus. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.

What is the conservation status of Cação?

Cação (Carcharhinus limbatus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cação live?

Cação is found in Distributed across Taiwan and Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does Cação belong to?

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

Is Cação endangered?

Yes, Cação (Carcharhinus limbatus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Cação belong to?

Cação (Carcharhinus limbatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Cação?

The closest relatives of Cação in the genus Carcharhinus include Azeiteiro, Barriga-de-água, Cabeça chata, Cação, Cação.