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Blackspot shark

Carcharhinus coatesi

Least Concern

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The Blackspot shark (Carcharhinus coatesi) is a species in the genus Carcharhinus. It is currently classified as Least Concern 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.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามครีบดำ)
Family
Carcharhinidae
Genus
Carcharhinus
Species
Carcharhinus coatesi (Blackspot shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tiburón alinegro
French Requin à joues blanches

Similar Species in Carcharhinus

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Chai-gruey
Carcharhinus borneensis
Critically Endangered
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Chai-gruey
Carcharhinus brevipinna
Vulnerable
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Chai-gruey
Carcharhinus dussumieri
Endangered
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Chalarm Hoo-dum
Carcharhinus melanopterus
Vulnerable
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Chalarm Jud-dum
Carcharhinus sealei
Vulnerable
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Chalarm Jud-dum
Carcharhinus sorrah
Near Threatened
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Chalarm Kradohng-soong
Carcharhinus plumbeus
Endangered
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Chalarm Kreep-dum
Carcharhinus limbatus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blackspot shark?
The scientific name of Blackspot shark is Carcharhinus coatesi. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.
What is the conservation status of Blackspot shark?
Blackspot shark (Carcharhinus coatesi) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Blackspot shark belong to?
Blackspot shark (Carcharhinus coatesi) belongs to the genus Carcharhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.
Is Blackspot shark endangered?
No, Blackspot shark (Carcharhinus coatesi) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Blackspot shark belong to?
Blackspot shark (Carcharhinus coatesi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Blackspot shark?
The closest relatives of Blackspot shark in the genus Carcharhinus include Chai-gruey, Chai-gruey, Chai-gruey, Chalarm Hoo-dum, Chalarm Jud-dum.

Genus Carcharhinus — 20 Species

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Chai-gruey
Carcharhinus brevipinna
VU 🐾
Chai-gruey
Carcharhinus dussumieri
EN 🐾
Chai-gruey
Carcharhinus borneensis
CR 🐾
Chalarm Hoo-dum
Carcharhinus melanopterus
VU 🐾
Chalarm Jud-dum
Carcharhinus sealei
VU 🐾
Chalarm Jud-dum
Carcharhinus sorrah
NT 🐾
Chalarm Kradohng-soong
Carcharhinus plumbeus
EN 🐾
Chalarm Kreep-dum
Carcharhinus limbatus
VU 🐾
Chalarm Nah-moo
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos
EN 🐾
Chalarm Nah-moo
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchoides
VU 🐾
Chalarm Thao
Carcharhinus galapagensis
LC 🐾
Chalarm Thao
Carcharhinus falciformis
VU 🐾
Chalarm Thao
Carcharhinus macloti
NT 🐾
Chalarm Thao-hoo-dum
Carcharhinus hemiodon
CR 🐾
Chararm Hua-bart
Carcharhinus leucas
VU 🐾
Blacknose shark
Carcharhinus acronotus
EN 🐾
Night Shark
Carcharhinus signatus
EN 🐾
Caribbean reef shark
Carcharhinus perezii
EN 🐾
Ambon sharpnose puffer
Carcharhinus amboinensis
VU 🐾
Creek whaler
Carcharhinus fitzroyensis
LC
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