Family
Hemigaleidae
8 species in this taxon
Hemigaleidae (Hemigaleidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 4 genuss with 8 known species. This includes the genus groups Chaenogaleus, Hemigaleus, Hemipristis, and Paragaleus. Among its members, 7 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Ground Sharks (Carcharhiniformes).