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Atlantic sharpnose shark

Rhizoprionodon porosus

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Panjang Maks.
113,0 cm
Berat Maks.
7,5 kg
Kedalaman
?-500m

Overview

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
Kedalaman ?-500m

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries

Jenis Air
Freshwater & Saltwater
Kedalaman
?-500m

Taxonomy

Ordo Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks)
Famili Carcharhinidae (Requiem Sharks)
Spesies Rhizoprionodon porosus

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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).

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