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Galha-branca

Carcharhinus longimanus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, and Venezuela.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Yogore
Chinese 大沙
Spanish Cazón
French Aileron blanc du large
German Weissspitzen Hochseehai
Portuguese Galha-branca
Arabic القرش أبيض الأطراف المحيطي
Turkish Köpek balığı

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Galha-branca?
The scientific name of Galha-branca is Carcharhinus longimanus. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.
Where does Galha-branca live?
Galha-branca is found in Distributed across Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, and Venezuela.. Countries include Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, Venezuela.
What family does Galha-branca belong to?
Galha-branca (Carcharhinus longimanus) belongs to the genus Carcharhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.
What kingdom does Galha-branca belong to?
Galha-branca (Carcharhinus longimanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Galha-branca?
The closest relatives of Galha-branca in the genus Carcharhinus include Azeiteiro, Barriga-de-água, Cabeça chata, Cação, Cação.

Native Range — 4 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 🐾
Cação-noturno
Carcharhinus signatus
EN 🐾
Fungu
Carcharhinus melanopterus
VU
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Galha-branca
Carcharhinus longimanus
NE
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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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