Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Norway, Portugal, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)

Family

Carcharhinidae

Genus

Glyphis

Species

Glyphis cicatricosa ()

Similar Species in Glyphis

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Ganges shark

Glyphis gangeticus

Critically Endangered

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Speartooth shark

Glyphis glyphis

Vulnerable

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Northern river shark

Glyphis garricki

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Glyphis cicatricosa. It belongs to the genus Glyphis.

Where does live?

is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Norway, Portugal, and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Norway, Portugal, Taiwan.

What family does belong to?

(Glyphis cicatricosa) belongs to the genus Glyphis, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Glyphis cicatricosa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Glyphis include Ganges shark, Speartooth shark, Northern river shark.