Atlantic sharpnose shark

Rhizoprionodon porosus

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Longueur maximale

113,0 cm

Poids maximum

7,5 kg

Plage de profondeur

?-500m

Famille

Carcharhinidae

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	113,0 cm
Maximum Weight	7,5 kg
Plage de profondeur	?-500m

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries

Type d'eau

Freshwater & Saltwater

Plage de profondeur

?-500m

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Taxonomy

Ordre	Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks)
Famille	Carcharhinidae (Requiem Sharks)
Espèces	Rhizoprionodon porosus

Foire aux questions

How big does Atlantic sharpnose shark get?

Atlantic sharpnose shark can grow up to 113.0 cm long and weigh 7.5 kg.

Where is Atlantic sharpnose shark found?

Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries

What family does Atlantic sharpnose shark belong to?

Atlantic sharpnose shark (Rhizoprionodon porosus) belongs to the family Carcharhinidae (Requiem Sharks) in the order Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks).