Bigeye Thresher [Alopias superciliosus]
Description
The Bigeye Thresher Shark is a large, pelagic species found in tropical and temperate waters worldwide, primarily in deep, offshore environments. It is distinguished by its extremely large eyes, which are adapted for hunting in low-light conditions, and its long, whip-like tail, used to stun prey. The Bigeye Thresher is an active predator, feeding on a variety of small pelagic fish and squid. This species is ovoviviparous, with females giving birth to litters of 2-4 pups.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Mackerel Sharks
Lamniformes
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| Family |
Thresher Sharks
Alopiidae
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| Genus |
Common Thresher
Alopias
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