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Cá Mập

Carcharias taurus

Critically Endangered
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The Blue Nurse Shark (Carcharias taurus) is a species in the genus Carcharias. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Shirowani
Spanish Bacota
French Chien de mer
German Grauer Sandhai
Portuguese Caçoa
Russian акула обыкновенная песчаная
Arabic Kalb
Turkish Pamuk balığı
Vietnamese Cá Mập
Indonesian Hiu anjing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cá Mập?
The scientific name of Cá Mập is Carcharias taurus. It belongs to the genus Carcharias.
What is the conservation status of Cá Mập?
Cá Mập (Carcharias taurus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cá Mập live?
Cá Mập is found in Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Cá Mập belong to?
Cá Mập (Carcharias taurus) belongs to the genus Carcharias, which is part of the taxonomic family Odontaspididae.
Is Cá Mập endangered?
Yes, Cá Mập (Carcharias taurus) 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 Cá Mập belong to?
Cá Mập (Carcharias taurus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (động vật).

Native Range — 1 Countries

Genus Carcharias — 1 Species

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Cá Mập
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