Leopard shark

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามครีบดำ)

Family

Triakidae

Genus

Triakis

Species

Triakis semifasciata (Leopard shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tiburón leopardo

French Virli léopard

German Leopardhai

Portuguese Tubarão-leopardo

Russian акула леопардовая

Similar Species in Triakis

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Blackspotted smooth-hound

Triakis megalopterus

Least Concern

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Sharpfin houndshark

Triakis acutipinna

Endangered

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Banded houndshark

Triakis scyllium

Endangered

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Smooth hound

Triakis maculata

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Leopard shark?

The scientific name of Leopard shark is Triakis semifasciata. It belongs to the genus Triakis.

What is the conservation status of Leopard shark?

Leopard shark (Triakis semifasciata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Leopard shark belong to?

Leopard shark (Triakis semifasciata) belongs to the genus Triakis, which is part of the taxonomic family Triakidae.

Is Leopard shark endangered?

No, Leopard shark (Triakis semifasciata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Leopard shark belong to?

Leopard shark (Triakis semifasciata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Leopard shark?

The closest relatives of Leopard shark in the genus Triakis include Blackspotted smooth-hound, Sharpfin houndshark, Banded houndshark, Smooth hound.