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Long nosed shark

Carcharhinus hemiodon

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family
Carcharhinidae
Genus
Carcharhinus
Species
Carcharhinus hemiodon (Long nosed shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tiburón de Pondicherry
French Requin baliai
Arabic Jarjur
Vietnamese Cá Nhám
Thai Chalarm Thao-hoo-dum

Similar Species in Carcharhinus

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Azeiteiro
Carcharhinus porosus
Critically Endangered
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Barriga-de-água
Carcharhinus plumbeus
Endangered
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Cabeça chata
Carcharhinus leucas
Vulnerable
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Cação
Carcharhinus brachyurus
Vulnerable
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Cação
Carcharhinus galapagensis
Least Concern
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Cação
Carcharhinus brevipinna
Vulnerable
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Cação
Carcharhinus limbatus
Vulnerable
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Cação
Carcharhinus falciformis
Vulnerable
View all species in Carcharhinus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Long nosed shark?
The scientific name of Long nosed shark is Carcharhinus hemiodon. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.
What is the conservation status of Long nosed shark?
Long nosed shark (Carcharhinus hemiodon) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Long nosed shark belong to?
Long nosed shark (Carcharhinus hemiodon) belongs to the genus Carcharhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.
Is Long nosed shark endangered?
Yes, Long nosed shark (Carcharhinus hemiodon) 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 Long nosed shark belong to?
Long nosed shark (Carcharhinus hemiodon) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Long nosed shark?
The closest relatives of Long nosed shark in the genus Carcharhinus include Azeiteiro, Barriga-de-água, Cabeça chata, Cação, Cação.

Genus Carcharhinus — 20 Species

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Azeiteiro
Carcharhinus porosus
CR 🐾
Barriga-de-água
Carcharhinus plumbeus
EN 🐾
Cabeça chata
Carcharhinus leucas
VU 🐾
Cação
Carcharhinus brachyurus
VU 🐾
Cação
Carcharhinus limbatus
VU 🐾
Cação
Carcharhinus acronotus
EN 🐾
Cação
Carcharhinus obscurus
EN 🐾
Cação
Carcharhinus falciformis
VU 🐾
Cação
Carcharhinus brevipinna
VU 🐾
Cação
Carcharhinus galapagensis
LC 🐾
Cação-coralino
Carcharhinus perezii
EN 🐾
Cação-dente-liso
Carcharhinus isodon
NT 🐾
Cação-noturno
Carcharhinus signatus
EN 🐾
Fungu
Carcharhinus melanopterus
VU 🐾
Galha-branca
Carcharhinus longimanus
NE 🐾
Marracho baboso
Carcharhinus altimus
NT 🐾
Marracho baleta
Carcharhinus amboinensis
VU 🐾
Marracho de pontas
Carcharhinus albimarginatus
VU 🐾
Marracho enlutado
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos
EN 🐾
Marracho marcado
Carcharhinus sealei
VU
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