Whitefin tope shark
Hemitriakis leucoperiptera
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Not Evaluated
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
?-48m
Familia
Overview
Whitefin tope shark (Hemitriakis leucoperiptera) is a marine fish of the family Triakidae (Houndsharks), in the order Carcharhiniformes. It has been recorded to depths of 48 m.
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
?-48m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks) |
| Familia | Triakidae (Houndsharks) |
| Especies | Hemitriakis leucoperiptera |
Preguntas Frecuentes
What family does Whitefin tope shark belong to?
Whitefin tope shark (Hemitriakis leucoperiptera) belongs to the family Triakidae (Houndsharks) in the order Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks).
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