Blacktip shark
Rhizoprionodon acutus
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 175,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 5,0 kg |
| Plage de profondeur | 1-200m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Type d'eau
Freshwater & Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
1-200m
Informations sur la pêche
Poisson de pêche sportive
Oui
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks) |
| Famille | Carcharhinidae (Requiem Sharks) |
| Espèces | Rhizoprionodon acutus |
Foire aux questions
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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