🐾

Cação

Galeocerdo cuvier

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Chile, Colombia, Norway, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)

Species

Galeocerdo cuvier (Cação)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 뱀상어

Japanese イタチザメ

Spanish tiburón tigre

French Mangeur d'hommes

German Tigerhai

Portuguese Cação

Russian акула тигровая

Arabic Jarjur

Turkish kaplan kopekbaligi

Vietnamese Cá Mâp

Indonesian Cucut macan

Thai Chalarm Suea

Explore More

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cação?

The scientific name of Cação is Galeocerdo cuvier. It belongs to the genus Galeocerdo.

What is the conservation status of Cação?

Cação (Galeocerdo cuvier) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cação live?

Cação is found in Distributed across Chile, Colombia, Norway, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Chile, Colombia, Norway, Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does Cação belong to?

Cação (Galeocerdo cuvier) belongs to the genus Galeocerdo, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.

What kingdom does Cação belong to?

Cação (Galeocerdo cuvier) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).