Common hammerhead
Sphyrna zygaena
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 500.0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 400.0 kg |
| गहराई सीमा | 0-200m |
Habitat & Distribution
जल प्रकार
Saltwater
गहराई सीमा
0-200m
मछली पकड़ने की जानकारी
खेल मछली
हाँ
Taxonomy
| गण | Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks) |
| कुल | Sphyrnidae (Hammerhead sharks) |
| प्रजातियाँ | Sphyrna zygaena |
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
How big does Common hammerhead get?
Common hammerhead can grow up to 500.0 cm long and weigh 400.0 kg.
What family does Common hammerhead belong to?
Common hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena) belongs to the family Sphyrnidae (Hammerhead sharks) in the order Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks).
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