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Cação

Carcharhinus brevipinna

Vulnerable

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The Blacktip shark (Carcharhinus brevipinna) is a species in the genus Carcharhinus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Taiwan and Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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 brevipinna (Cação)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Hanazame

Spanish Jaqueton

French Requin bordé

German Großer Schwarzspitzenhai

Portuguese Cação

Arabic Jarjur

Turkish Köpek balığı

Thai Chai-gruey

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Carcharhinus galapagensis

Least Concern

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Carcharhinus limbatus

Vulnerable

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Carcharhinus brachyurus

Vulnerable

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Carcharhinus falciformis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cação?

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

What is the conservation status of Cação?

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

Is Cação endangered?

Yes, Cação (Carcharhinus brevipinna) 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 brevipinna) 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.