Mack's whiskery shark
Furgaleus macki
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Overview
Mack's whiskery shark (Furgaleus macki) is a marine fish of the family Triakidae (Houndsharks), in the order Carcharhiniformes. Maximum recorded length is 160 cm, with a maximum published weight of 13 kg. It has been recorded to depths of 220 m. Recorded habitats include neritic.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 160,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 12,9 kg |
| Tiefenbereich | ?-220m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
?-220m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks) |
| Familie | Triakidae (Houndsharks) |
| Arten | Furgaleus macki |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Mack's whiskery shark get?
Mack's whiskery shark can grow up to 160.0 cm long and weigh 12.9 kg.
Where is Mack's whiskery shark found?
Neritic
What family does Mack's whiskery shark belong to?
Mack's whiskery shark (Furgaleus macki) belongs to the family Triakidae (Houndsharks) in the order Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks).
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