Blacktip shark
Rhizoprionodon acutus
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 175,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 5,0 kg |
| Rango de Profundidad | 1-200m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater & Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
1-200m
Información de Pesca
Pez de Pesca Deportiva
Sí
Taxonomy
| Orden | Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks) |
| Familia | Carcharhinidae (Requiem Sharks) |
| Especies | Rhizoprionodon acutus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Blacktip shark get?
Blacktip shark can grow up to 175.0 cm long and weigh 5.0 kg.
Where is Blacktip shark found?
Estuaries
What family does Blacktip shark belong to?
Blacktip shark (Rhizoprionodon acutus) belongs to the family Carcharhinidae (Requiem Sharks) in the order Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks).
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