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bignose shark

Carcharhinus altimus

Near Threatened

About

The Bignose shark (Carcharhinus altimus) is a species in the genus Carcharhinus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 6 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are als

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 6 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Algeria, Egypt, Taiwan, Turkey, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇩🇿 Algeria 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)

Species

Carcharhinus altimus (bignose shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish picoto

French Requin babosse

German Großnasenhai

Portuguese Marracho baboso

Turkish iriburun camgöz

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Australian blacktip shark

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Bay-shark

Carcharhinus obscurus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bignose shark?

The scientific name of bignose shark is Carcharhinus altimus. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.

What is the conservation status of bignose shark?

bignose shark (Carcharhinus altimus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does bignose shark live?

bignose shark is found in Distributed across Algeria, Egypt, Taiwan, Turkey, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Algeria, Egypt, Taiwan, Turkey, Venezuela.

What family does bignose shark belong to?

bignose shark (Carcharhinus altimus) belongs to the genus Carcharhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.

What kingdom does bignose shark belong to?

bignose shark (Carcharhinus altimus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of bignose shark?

The closest relatives of bignose shark in the genus Carcharhinus include Ambon sharpnose puffer, Australian blacktip shark, Australian blacktip shark, Bay-shark, Black fin reef shark.