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Caçoa

Carcharias taurus

Critically Endangered

About

The Blue Nurse Shark (Carcharias taurus) is a species in the genus Carcharias. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

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

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)

Order

Lamniformes (Mackerel Sharks)

Species

Carcharias taurus (Caçoa)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Shirowani

Spanish Bacota

French Chien de mer

German Grauer Sandhai

Portuguese Caçoa

Russian акула обыкновенная песчаная

Arabic Kalb

Turkish Pamuk balığı

Vietnamese Cá Mập

Indonesian Hiu anjing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Caçoa?

The scientific name of Caçoa is Carcharias taurus. It belongs to the genus Carcharias.

What is the conservation status of Caçoa?

Caçoa (Carcharias taurus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Caçoa live?

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

What family does Caçoa belong to?

Caçoa (Carcharias taurus) belongs to the genus Carcharias, which is part of the taxonomic family Odontaspididae.

Is Caçoa endangered?

Yes, Caçoa (Carcharias taurus) 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 Caçoa belong to?

Caçoa (Carcharias taurus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).