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Qiǎn hǎi cháng wěi shā (Bigeye thresher)

Alopias pelagicus

Endangered

About

The Bigeye thresher (Alopias pelagicus) is a species in the genus Alopias. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (软骨鱼纲)

Species

Alopias pelagicus (Qiǎn hǎi cháng wěi shā)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Hwan-do-sang-ǒ

Japanese Nitari

Chinese Qiǎn hǎi cháng wěi shā

Spanish Tiburon zorro

French Renard

Portuguese Tubarão-raposo-do-Indico

Russian Лисица морская обыкновенная

Arabic قرش الدراس - قط البحار

Vietnamese Cá Nhàm đuôi dài

Indonesian Cucut pedang

Thai Chalarm hang-daab

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Qiǎn hǎi cháng wěi shā?

The scientific name of Qiǎn hǎi cháng wěi shā is Alopias pelagicus. It belongs to the genus Alopias.

What is the conservation status of Qiǎn hǎi cháng wěi shā?

Qiǎn hǎi cháng wěi shā (Alopias pelagicus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Qiǎn hǎi cháng wěi shā live?

Qiǎn hǎi cháng wěi shā is found in Distributed across Colombia and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Taiwan.

What family does Qiǎn hǎi cháng wěi shā belong to?

Qiǎn hǎi cháng wěi shā (Alopias pelagicus) belongs to the genus Alopias, which is part of the taxonomic family Alopiidae.

Is Qiǎn hǎi cháng wěi shā endangered?

Yes, Qiǎn hǎi cháng wěi shā (Alopias pelagicus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Qiǎn hǎi cháng wěi shā belong to?

Qiǎn hǎi cháng wěi shā (Alopias pelagicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of Qiǎn hǎi cháng wěi shā?

The closest relatives of Qiǎn hǎi cháng wěi shā in the genus Alopias include 三娘鲨, 弧形長尾鯊.