Lemon Shark [Negaprion brevirostris]
Description
The Lemon Shark is a large species of requiem shark, characterized by its yellow-brown color, which is more pronounced in younger individuals. It can grow up to 3.4 meters in length and is found primarily in subtropical shallow waters of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of North and South America. This species is known for its social behavior, often forming groups. They are primarily nocturnal predators, feeding mainly on fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods.
Taxonomy
| 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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| Genus |
Lemon Sharks
Negaprion
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