Tawny Nurse Shark [Nebrius ferrugineus]
Description
The Tawny Nurse Shark is a large, nocturnal species that can reach up to 3.2 m in length. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to Micronesia, north to Japan, and south to Australia. This species is characterized by its thick body, short, rounded snout, and small eyes. It is known for its docile nature and poses little threat to humans.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Carpet Sharks
Orectolobiformes
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| Family |
Nurse Sharks
Ginglymostomatidae
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| Genus |
Nurse Sharks
Ginglymostoma
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