Winghead shark (Eusphyra blochii)
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Facts – Winghead shark
| Also known as: | Slender hammerhead |
|---|---|
| Synonyms: | Zygaena laticeps, Zygaena latycephala |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Chondrichthyes |
| Order | Carcharhiniformes |
| Family | Sphyrnidae |
| Genus | Eusphyra (1) |
Status – Winghead shark
Classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List (1).
Description – Winghead shark
Information on the winghead shark is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.
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References
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IUCN Red List (March, 2009)
http://www.iucnredlist.org
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