Carolina hammerhead

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The Carolina Hammerhead (Sphyrna gilberti) is a species in the genus Sphyrna. It is currently classified as Data Deficient 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

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามครีบดำ)

Family

Sphyrnidae (Hammerhead Sharks)

Genus

Sphyrna (Hammerhead Sharks)

Species

Sphyrna gilberti (Carolina hammerhead)

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Chalarm Hua-kong

Sphyrna lewini

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Chalrm Hua-kon-yai

Sphyrna mokarran

Critically Endangered

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Bonnet hammerhead

Sphyrna tiburo

Endangered

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Scoophead

Sphyrna media

Critically Endangered

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Common hammerhead

Sphyrna zygaena

Not Evaluated

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Hammerhead

Sphyrna corona

Critically Endangered

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Bonnet

Sphyrna tudes

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Carolina hammerhead?

The scientific name of Carolina hammerhead is Sphyrna gilberti. It belongs to the genus Sphyrna.

What is the conservation status of Carolina hammerhead?

Carolina hammerhead (Sphyrna gilberti) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Carolina hammerhead belong to?

Carolina hammerhead (Sphyrna gilberti) belongs to the genus Sphyrna, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphyrnidae.

What kingdom does Carolina hammerhead belong to?

Carolina hammerhead (Sphyrna gilberti) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Carolina hammerhead?

The closest relatives of Carolina hammerhead in the genus Sphyrna include Chalarm Hua-kong, Chalrm Hua-kon-yai, Bonnet hammerhead, Scoophead, Bonnet.