description Smalltail shark Overview
The smalltail shark, Carcharhinus porosus, is a small requiem shark in the family Carcharhinidae. It occurs in shallow coastal and estuarine waters of the western Atlantic, from the northern Gulf of Mexico to southern Brazil, and is commonly associated with muddy bottoms. The species is slender, generally gray above and pale below, and reaches about 1.1 meters. Its slow growth, late maturity, and low reproductive rate increase its sensitivity to fishing pressure.
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Where does the smalltail shark live?
The smalltail shark, Carcharhinus porosus, occurs in shallow coastal and estuarine waters of the western Atlantic. Its range extends from the northern Gulf of Mexico to southern Brazil.
What family does the smalltail shark belong to?
The smalltail shark is a small requiem shark in the family Carcharhinidae. Its scientific name is Carcharhinus porosus.
Does the smalltail shark live near the seafloor?
It is commonly associated with muddy bottoms in shallow coastal and estuarine waters. That habitat differs from the open-ocean environment used by some larger shark species.
What is the scientific name of the smalltail shark?
Its scientific name is Carcharhinus porosus. It is a small member of the requiem-shark family Carcharhinidae.
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