Atlantic sharpnose shark
Rhizoprionodon porosus
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Atlantic sharpnose shark (Rhizoprionodon porosus) is a euryhaline fish of the family Carcharhinidae (Requiem Sharks), in the order Carcharhiniformes. Maximum recorded length is 113 cm, with a maximum published weight of 7.5 kg. It has been recorded to depths of 500 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, coral reefs, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 113.0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 7.5 kg |
| Depth Range | ?-500m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries
Taxonomy
| Order | Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks) |
| Family | Carcharhinidae (Requiem Sharks) |
| Species | Rhizoprionodon porosus |
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