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Marracho de pontas

Carcharhinus albimarginatus

Vulnerable
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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Tsumajiro
Spanish Cazón
French Aileron blanc du récif
German Riff-Weißspitzenhai
Portuguese Marracho de pontas
Arabic Gursh

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Endangered
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Cabeça chata
Carcharhinus leucas
Vulnerable
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Cação
Carcharhinus brachyurus
Vulnerable
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Cação
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Least Concern
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Cação
Carcharhinus brevipinna
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Marracho de pontas?
The scientific name of Marracho de pontas is Carcharhinus albimarginatus. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.
What is the conservation status of Marracho de pontas?
Marracho de pontas (Carcharhinus albimarginatus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Marracho de pontas live?
Marracho de pontas is found in Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Marracho de pontas belong to?
Marracho de pontas (Carcharhinus albimarginatus) belongs to the genus Carcharhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.
Is Marracho de pontas endangered?
Yes, Marracho de pontas (Carcharhinus albimarginatus) 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 de pontas belong to?
Marracho de pontas (Carcharhinus albimarginatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Marracho de pontas?
The closest relatives of Marracho de pontas 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
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Barriga-de-água
Carcharhinus plumbeus
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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
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Marracho de pontas
Carcharhinus albimarginatus
VU
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Marracho enlutado
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos
EN 🐾
Marracho marcado
Carcharhinus sealei
VU
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