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Cação-noturno

Carcharhinus signatus

Endangered
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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cazón de arrecife
French Requiem de nuit
German Nachthai
Portuguese Cação-noturno

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 1 Countries

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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
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Cação-noturno
Carcharhinus signatus
EN
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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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