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Lemon shark

Negaprion brevirostris

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามครีบดำ)
Family
Carcharhinidae
Genus
Negaprion
Species
Negaprion brevirostris (Lemon shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Caconeta
French Requin citron
German Atlantischer Zitronenhai
Portuguese Cacao-limao

Similar Species in Negaprion

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Broadfin shark
Negaprion acutidens
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lemon shark?
The scientific name of Lemon shark is Negaprion brevirostris. It belongs to the genus Negaprion.
What is the conservation status of Lemon shark?
Lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lemon shark live?
Lemon shark is found in Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Lemon shark belong to?
Lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) belongs to the genus Negaprion, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.
Is Lemon shark endangered?
Yes, Lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Lemon shark belong to?
Lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Lemon shark?
The closest relatives of Lemon shark in the genus Negaprion include Broadfin shark.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Negaprion — 2 Species

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Broadfin shark
Negaprion acutidens
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Lemon shark
Negaprion brevirostris
VU
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