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Atlantic mako

Isurus oxyrinchus

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The Atlantic mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) is a species in the genus Isurus. 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 (Denmark, Norway, Portugal), and South America (Chile, Venezuela).

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)
Order
Lamniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามขาว)
Family
Lamnidae (Mackerel Sharks)
Genus
Isurus
Species
Isurus oxyrinchus (Atlantic mako)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Ch'ǒng-sang-a-ri
Japanese Aozame
Spanish Atunero
French Bleu pointu
German Blauhai
Portuguese Anequim
Russian Акула-мако
Arabic Al karch
Turkish Canavar balığı
Vietnamese Cá Nhám mõm nhọm
Indonesian Hiu anjing

Similar Species in Isurus

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Long finned mako shark
Isurus paucus
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Atlantic mako?
The scientific name of Atlantic mako is Isurus oxyrinchus. It belongs to the genus Isurus.
Where does Atlantic mako live?
Atlantic mako is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Denmark, Norway, Portugal), and South America (Chile, Venezuela).. Countries include Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Taiwan, Venezuela.
What family does Atlantic mako belong to?
Atlantic mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) belongs to the genus Isurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamnidae.
What kingdom does Atlantic mako belong to?
Atlantic mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Atlantic mako?
The closest relatives of Atlantic mako in the genus Isurus include Long finned mako shark.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Isurus — 2 Species

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Long finned mako shark
Isurus paucus
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Atlantic mako
Isurus oxyrinchus
NE
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