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Big eye thresher shark

Alopias superciliosus

Vulnerable

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The Big eye thresher shark (Alopias superciliosus) is a species in the genus Alopias. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Chile, Colombia, Portugal, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)

Order

Lamniformes (Mackerel Sharks)

Species

Alopias superciliosus (Big eye thresher shark)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Hachiware

Chinese 三娘鲨

Spanish Azotador

French Renard

German Großaugen-Fuchshai

Portuguese Cação-raposa-olho-grande

Russian Лисица морская обыкновенная

Arabic Jarjur

Turkish Sapan köpekbalığı

Vietnamese Cá Nhàm đuôi dài mắt to

Indonesian Paitan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Big eye thresher shark?

The scientific name of Big eye thresher shark is Alopias superciliosus. It belongs to the genus Alopias.

What is the conservation status of Big eye thresher shark?

Big eye thresher shark (Alopias superciliosus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Big eye thresher shark live?

Big eye thresher shark is found in Distributed across Chile, Colombia, Portugal, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile, Colombia, Portugal, Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does Big eye thresher shark belong to?

Big eye thresher shark (Alopias superciliosus) belongs to the genus Alopias, which is part of the taxonomic family Alopiidae.

Is Big eye thresher shark endangered?

Yes, Big eye thresher shark (Alopias superciliosus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Big eye thresher shark belong to?

Big eye thresher shark (Alopias superciliosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Big eye thresher shark?

The closest relatives of Big eye thresher shark in the genus Alopias include Atlantic Thresher, Bigeye thresher.