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Species · Thresher Shark

Alopias vulpinus

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Distribution Distribution

Classification

Rank
SPECIES
Domain
ANIMAL
Scientific name
Alopias vulpinus

Also known as

Norwegian
Alopias vulpinus
German
Gemeiner Fuchshai
Swedish
rävhaj
Russian
лисья акула
Korean
흰배환도상어
Portuguese
Tubarão-raposo
Italian
Squalo volpe comune
French
Requin-renard commun
Chinese
狐形长尾鲨
Spanish
Tiburón zorro común
Arabic
Jarjur
Japanese
マオナガ
Polish
Kosogon
Danish
rævehaj
Dutch
Voshaai
Turkish
Alopias vulpinus

Taxonomy

Description

species of shark (Alopias vulpinus)

Fact sheet

Conservation status
Near Threatened IUCN Red List
Lifespan
25.0 years
Weight
348.0 kg
Length
4.5 – 5.7 m
Visibility
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External sources

  • Wikipedia Editor-curated species articles, typically with photos, habitat and distribution
  • Wikidata Structured knowledge base — source of Q-IDs, images, range maps and traits
  • iNaturalist Citizen-science platform with worldwide sightings, taxonomy and common names
  • WoRMS World Register of Marine Species — authoritative taxonomy for marine organisms
  • FishBase Global database for fishes only — size, biology, occurrence
  • IUCN Red List List of globally threatened animal and plant species published by the IUCN