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Atlantic Thresher

Alopias vulpinus

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The Atlantic Thresher (Alopias vulpinus) is a species in the genus Alopias. Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Chile, Venezuela).

🇨🇱 Chile 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order
Lamniformes (Mackerel Sharks)
Family
Alopiidae
Genus
Alopias
Species
Alopias vulpinus (Atlantic Thresher)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 흰배환도상어
Japanese Mao-naga
Chinese 弧形長尾鯊
Spanish Azotador
French requin renard, renard de mer
German Fuchshai
Portuguese Cacao-raposa
Russian Лисица морская обыкновенная
Arabic Jarjur
Turkish Sapan
Vietnamese Cá Nhàm đuôi dài

Similar Species in Alopias

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Bigeye thresher
Alopias pelagicus
Endangered
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Big eye thresher shark
Alopias superciliosus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Atlantic Thresher?
The scientific name of Atlantic Thresher is Alopias vulpinus. It belongs to the genus Alopias.
Where does Atlantic Thresher live?
Atlantic Thresher is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Chile, Venezuela).. Countries include Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, Venezuela.
What family does Atlantic Thresher belong to?
Atlantic Thresher (Alopias vulpinus) belongs to the genus Alopias, which is part of the taxonomic family Alopiidae.
What kingdom does Atlantic Thresher belong to?
Atlantic Thresher (Alopias vulpinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Atlantic Thresher?
The closest relatives of Atlantic Thresher in the genus Alopias include Bigeye thresher, Big eye thresher shark.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Alopias — 3 Species

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Atlantic Thresher
Alopias vulpinus
NE
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Bigeye thresher
Alopias pelagicus
EN 🐾
Big eye thresher shark
Alopias superciliosus
VU
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