Black fin reef shark
Carcharhinus melanopterus
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Black fin reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) is a marine fish of the family Carcharhinidae (Requiem Sharks), in the order Carcharhiniformes. Maximum recorded length is 200 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–75 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, pelagic, coral reefs, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 200,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 0-75m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs, estuaries
Taxonomy
| Orden | Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks) |
| Familia | Carcharhinidae (Requiem Sharks) |
| Especies | Carcharhinus melanopterus |
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