Carcharhinus falciformis
| Scientific name | Carcharhinus falciformis |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Müller & Henle |
| Year of description | 1839 |
| IUCN category | VU |
| Family | Carcharhinidae |
| Genus | Carcharhinus |
Introduction
Carcharhinus falciformis is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size200 cm
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Maximum size260 cm
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Longevity25 year
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ShapeOval
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Average size200 cm
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Maximum size260 cm
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Longevity25 year
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ShapeOval
How to recognize Carcharhinus falciformis ?
Carcharhinus falciformis measures around 200 cm. The females are more imposing and some specimens can reach 260 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly blanc and gris body.
Sexual dimorphism
The female is bigger than the male.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Carcharhinus falciformis hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.
Carcharhinus falciformis is a fish solitary. This species is carnivorous .
Although Carcharhinus falciformis is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Migratory speciesYes
Carcharhinus falciformis is a fish ovipare.
Risks for humans
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VenomousNo
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BiteYes
This species can attack if it feels threatened. It is important to be particularly vigilant especially during dives or fishing sessions.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature24 - 28 °C
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Depth1 - 500 m
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EnvironmentActive pelagic
Biotope presentation
Carcharhinus falciformis is most often found at a depth between 1m and 500m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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Adrien Falzon
Benoit Chartrer
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