Lemon Sharks [Negaprion]
Description
Negaprion is a genus that includes the lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) and is recognized for its yellow-brown coloration, which provides camouflage against sandy bottoms. Lemon sharks are typically found in shallow coastal waters such as bays and mangroves. They have a robust body, a broad, blunt snout, and are known for their social behavior, often forming groups.
Species

Lemon Shark [Negaprion brevirostris]
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Sicklefin Lemon Shark [Negaprion acutidens]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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Order |
Ground Sharks
Carcharhiniformes
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Family |
Narrowtooth Sharks
Carcharhinidae
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Statistics
- Species 2