Nurse shark
Pseudoginglymostoma brevicaudatum
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Saltwater
Maksimum Boy
75,0 cm
Familya
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 75,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Su Tipi
Saltwater
Taxonomy
| Takım | Orectolobiformes (Carpet sharks) |
| Familya | Ginglymostomatidae (Nurse Sharks) |
| Türler | Pseudoginglymostoma brevicaudatum |
Sık Sorulan Sorular
How big does Nurse shark get?
Nurse shark can grow up to 75.0 cm long.
What family does Nurse shark belong to?
Nurse shark (Pseudoginglymostoma brevicaudatum) belongs to the family Ginglymostomatidae (Nurse Sharks) in the order Orectolobiformes (Carpet sharks).
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