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Cacao-limao

Negaprion brevirostris

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family
Carcharhinidae
Genus
Negaprion
Species
Negaprion brevirostris (Cacao-limao)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Caconeta
French Requin citron
German Atlantischer Zitronenhai
Portuguese Cacao-limao

Similar Species in Negaprion

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Cação-pardo
Negaprion acutidens
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cacao-limao?
The scientific name of Cacao-limao is Negaprion brevirostris. It belongs to the genus Negaprion.
What is the conservation status of Cacao-limao?
Cacao-limao (Negaprion brevirostris) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cacao-limao live?
Cacao-limao is found in Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Cacao-limao belong to?
Cacao-limao (Negaprion brevirostris) belongs to the genus Negaprion, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.
Is Cacao-limao endangered?
Yes, Cacao-limao (Negaprion brevirostris) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Cacao-limao belong to?
Cacao-limao (Negaprion brevirostris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Cacao-limao?
The closest relatives of Cacao-limao in the genus Negaprion include Cação-pardo.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Negaprion — 2 Species

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Cacao-limao
Negaprion brevirostris
VU
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Cação-pardo
Negaprion acutidens
EN
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