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Marracho branco

Rhizoprionodon acutus

Vulnerable

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Italy and Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇹 Italy

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)

Species

Rhizoprionodon acutus (Marracho branco)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 펜두상어

Japanese ヒラガシラ

Spanish tiburón lechoso

French Lézard

German Milchhai

Portuguese Marracho branco

Russian акула вальбема

Arabic Jarjur

Hindi Eidah

Turkish çekic başlı köpekbalığı

Vietnamese Cá Nhám miệng sâu

Indonesian Hiu pilus

Thai Chalarm Paag-laem

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Tubarao-terranova

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Marracho branco?

The scientific name of Marracho branco is Rhizoprionodon acutus. It belongs to the genus Rhizoprionodon.

What is the conservation status of Marracho branco?

Marracho branco (Rhizoprionodon acutus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Marracho branco live?

Marracho branco is found in Distributed across Italy and Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Italy, Taiwan.

What family does Marracho branco belong to?

Marracho branco (Rhizoprionodon acutus) belongs to the genus Rhizoprionodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.

Is Marracho branco endangered?

Yes, Marracho branco (Rhizoprionodon acutus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Marracho branco belong to?

Marracho branco (Rhizoprionodon acutus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Marracho branco?

The closest relatives of Marracho branco in the genus Rhizoprionodon include Bicudo, Cação, Cação frango, Tubarao-terranova, Australian sharpnose shark.