Hammerhead

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามครีบดำ)

Family

Sphyrnidae (Hammerhead Sharks)

Genus

Sphyrna (Hammerhead Sharks)

Species

Sphyrna corona (Hammerhead)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cachona

French Requin marteau cornu

Arabic قِرش مِطرقة مُقرَّن

Similar Species in Sphyrna

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Chalarm Hua-kong

Sphyrna lewini

Critically Endangered

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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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Carolina hammerhead

Sphyrna gilberti

Data Deficient

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Bonnet

Sphyrna tudes

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hammerhead?

The scientific name of Hammerhead is Sphyrna corona. It belongs to the genus Sphyrna.

What is the conservation status of Hammerhead?

Hammerhead (Sphyrna corona) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Hammerhead belong to?

Hammerhead (Sphyrna corona) belongs to the genus Sphyrna, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphyrnidae.

Is Hammerhead endangered?

Yes, Hammerhead (Sphyrna corona) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Hammerhead belong to?

Hammerhead (Sphyrna corona) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Hammerhead?

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