Carcharhinus falciformis

Scientific name Carcharhinus falciformis
Descriptor Müller & Henle
Year of description 1839
IUCN category VU
Family Carcharhinidae
Genus Carcharhinus
Carcharhinus falciformis Carcharhinus falciformis

Introduction

Carcharhinus falciformis is a salt water fish.

Who is it?

Morphology

  • Average size
    200 cm
  • Maximum size
    260 cm
  • Longevity
    25 year
  • Shape
    Oval
  • Average size
    200 cm
  • Maximum size
    260 cm
  • Longevity
    25 year
  • Shape
    Oval

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

  • diet
    carnivorous
  • Sociability
    solitary
  • territorial
    No
  • Way of living
    diurnal

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

  • Migratory species
    Yes

Carcharhinus falciformis is a fish ovipare.

Risks for humans

  • Venomous
    No
  • Bite
    Yes

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

  • Temperature
    24 - 28 °C
  • Depth
    1 - 500 m
  • Environment
    Active 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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