Blue nurse shark
Carcharias taurus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 330,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 158,81 kg |
| نطاق العمق | 1-191m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
1-191m
معلومات الصيد
أسماك الصيد الرياضي
نعم
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Lamniformes (Mackerel sharks) |
| الفصيلة | Carchariidae |
| الأنواع | Carcharias taurus |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Blue nurse shark get?
Blue nurse shark can grow up to 330.0 cm long and weigh 158.81 kg.
Where is Blue nurse shark found?
Coral reefs
What family does Blue nurse shark belong to?
Blue nurse shark (Carcharias taurus) belongs to the family Carchariidae in the order Lamniformes (Mackerel sharks).
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