Blacktip Reef Shark [Carcharhinus melanopterus]
Description
Blacktip Reef Sharks are easily recognizable by the prominent black tips on their fins. They typically reach up to 1.6 meters in length and are commonly found in the shallow inshore waters of tropical and subtropical regions, especially around coral reefs. They are known for their curious, energetic behavior and their habit of breaching the water in a twisting leap.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Ground Sharks
Carcharhiniformes
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| Family |
Narrowtooth Sharks
Carcharhinidae
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| Genus |
Reef Sharks
Carcharhinus
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