atlantic nurse shark
| Scientific name | Ginglymostoma cirratum |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Bonnaterre |
| Year of description | 1788 |
| IUCN category | VU |
| Family | Ginglymostomatidae |
| Genus | Ginglymostoma |
Introduction
Ginglymostoma cirratum, commonly known as atlantic nurse shark, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size240 cm
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Maximum size430 cm
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Longevity25 year
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ShapeRectangular
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Average size240 cm
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Maximum size430 cm
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Longevity25 year
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ShapeRectangular
How to recognize the atlantic nurse shark ?
The atlantic nurse shark measures between 240 and 430 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly marron and gris body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingnocturnal
The atlantic nurse shark hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.
The atlantic nurse shark is a fish solitary naturally found at mid-depth and near the bottom. This species is carnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
n general, outside of the hunting season, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovovivipare
The atlantic nurse shark is a fish ovovivipare.
Risks for humans
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VenomousNo
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Depth0 - 130 m
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EnvironmentActive pelagic
Biotope presentation
The atlantic nurse shark is most often found at a depth between 0m and 130m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
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Translation
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