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Chalarm Thao

Carcharhinus galapagensis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Distributed across Chile and Portugal.

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇱 Chile

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 galapagensis (Chalarm Thao)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Garapagosu zame
Spanish Cazón
French Requin de Galapagos
German Galapagoshai
Portuguese Cação
Russian Галапагосская акула
Thai Chalarm Thao

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

Native Range — 2 Countries

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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
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Chalarm Thao
Carcharhinus galapagensis
LC
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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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