Sicklefin Lemon Shark [Negaprion acutidens]
Description
The Sicklefin Lemon Shark is a species of requiem shark, found mainly in the coastal waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Characterized by its sickle-shaped pectoral fins and second dorsal fin, this species can grow up to 3.8 meters in length. It is a nocturnal predator feeding mainly on bony fishes, but also preys on cephalopods and crustaceans. This species is known to form aggregations, and also displays a strong preference for specific locations.
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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