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Bonnet

Sphyrna tudes

Critically Endangered

About

The Bonnet (Sphyrna tudes) is a species in the genus Sphyrna. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types within the Ne

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)

Family

Sphyrnidae (Hammerhead Sharks)

Genus

Sphyrna (Hammerhead Sharks)

Species

Sphyrna tudes (Bonnet)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cornuda Tudes

French Requin marteau à petits yeux

German Kleinaugen-Hammerhai

Portuguese Cambeva

Arabic قِرش مِطرقة صغير العينين

Turkish Çekiç balığı

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bonnet?

The scientific name of Bonnet is Sphyrna tudes. It belongs to the genus Sphyrna.

What is the conservation status of Bonnet?

Bonnet (Sphyrna tudes) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bonnet live?

Bonnet is found in Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Venezuela.

What family does Bonnet belong to?

Bonnet (Sphyrna tudes) belongs to the genus Sphyrna, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphyrnidae.

Is Bonnet endangered?

Yes, Bonnet (Sphyrna tudes) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Bonnet belong to?

Bonnet (Sphyrna tudes) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Bonnet?

The closest relatives of Bonnet in the genus Sphyrna include Bonnet hammerhead, Bronze hammerhead shark, Carolina hammerhead, Common hammerhead, Great Hammerhead.