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bronze whaler

Carcharhinus brachyurus

Vulnerable

About

The Bronze Whaler (Carcharhinus brachyurus) is a species in the genus Carcharhinus. 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.

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

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามครีบดำ)

Species

Carcharhinus brachyurus (bronze whaler)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 무태상어

Japanese クロヘリメジロザメ

Spanish tiburón cobrizo

French Requin

German Bronzehai

Portuguese Cação

Vietnamese Cá Mập đuôi ngắn

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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

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 bronze whaler?

The scientific name of bronze whaler is Carcharhinus brachyurus. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.

What is the conservation status of bronze whaler?

bronze whaler (Carcharhinus brachyurus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does bronze whaler live?

bronze whaler is found in Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does bronze whaler belong to?

bronze whaler (Carcharhinus brachyurus) belongs to the genus Carcharhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.

Is bronze whaler endangered?

Yes, bronze whaler (Carcharhinus brachyurus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does bronze whaler belong to?

bronze whaler (Carcharhinus brachyurus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of bronze whaler?

The closest relatives of bronze whaler in the genus Carcharhinus include Chai-gruey, Chai-gruey, Chai-gruey, Chalarm Hoo-dum, Chalarm Jud-dum.