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karayip resif köpekbalığı

Carcharhinus falciformis

Vulnerable
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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.

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of karayip resif köpekbalığı?
The scientific name of karayip resif köpekbalığı is Carcharhinus falciformis. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.
What is the conservation status of karayip resif köpekbalığı?
karayip resif köpekbalığı (Carcharhinus falciformis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does karayip resif köpekbalığı live?
karayip resif köpekbalığı 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 karayip resif köpekbalığı belong to?
karayip resif köpekbalığı (Carcharhinus falciformis) belongs to the genus Carcharhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.
Is karayip resif köpekbalığı endangered?
Yes, karayip resif köpekbalığı (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 karayip resif köpekbalığı belong to?
karayip resif köpekbalığı (Carcharhinus falciformis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of karayip resif köpekbalığı?
The closest relatives of karayip resif köpekbalığı in the genus Carcharhinus include Büyükcamgöz balığı, iriburun camgöz, Köpek baligi türü, Köpek balığı, Köpek balığı.

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