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Basking shark

Cetorhinus maximus

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Comprimento Máximo
1520,0 cm
Peso Máximo
4000,0 kg
Faixa de Profundidade
0-2000m
Família

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 1520,0 cm
Maximum Weight 4000,0 kg
Faixa de Profundidade 0-2000m

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic

Tipo de Água
Saltwater
Faixa de Profundidade
0-2000m
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Taxonomy

Ordem Lamniformes (Mackerel sharks)
Família Cetorhinidae (Basking Sharks)
Espécies Cetorhinus maximus

Perguntas Frequentes

How big does Basking shark get?
Basking shark can grow up to 1520.0 cm long and weigh 4000.0 kg.
Where is Basking shark found?
Neritic
What family does Basking shark belong to?
Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) belongs to the family Cetorhinidae (Basking Sharks) in the order Lamniformes (Mackerel sharks).

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