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Chalarm Thao

Carcharhinus falciformis

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate coniferous forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Algeria, Taiwan, Tunisia, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇳 Tunisia 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇩🇿 Algeria 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามครีบดำ)

Species

Carcharhinus falciformis (Chalarm Thao)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クロトガリザメ

Spanish jaquetón sedoso

French Mangeur d'hommes

German Seidenhai

Portuguese Cação

Arabic القرش الحريري

Turkish karayip resif köpekbalığı

Thai Chalarm Thao

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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

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 falciformis. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.

What is the conservation status of Chalarm Thao?

Chalarm Thao (Carcharhinus falciformis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chalarm Thao live?

Chalarm Thao is found in Distributed across Algeria, Taiwan, Tunisia, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Algeria, Taiwan, Tunisia, Venezuela.

What family does Chalarm Thao belong to?

Chalarm Thao (Carcharhinus falciformis) belongs to the genus Carcharhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.

Is Chalarm Thao endangered?

Yes, Chalarm Thao (Carcharhinus falciformis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Chalarm Thao belong to?

Chalarm Thao (Carcharhinus falciformis) 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.