shorttail nurse shark (pseudoginglymostoma brevicaudatum) in Pseudoginglymostoma brevicaudatum inhabits deep-sea environments with rocky substrates and caves, often found at depths between 200-1000 meters.
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pseudoginglymostoma brevicaudatumESA Categories -sharks & rays

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    shorttail nurse shark

  • Regions

    KenyaMauritiusTanzania

  • Population

    The population of Pseudoginglymostoma brevicaudatum is estimated to be around 10,000 individuals.

  • Habitat

    Pseudoginglymostoma brevicaudatum inhabits deep-sea environments with rocky substrates and caves, often found at depths between 200-1000 meters.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    20, and 25

Regions

Kenya, Mauritius, Tanzania, Brazil, South Africa, United States of America, United States

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    • Why is this species important in its ecosystem?
    • What are the threats it faces, and how can we help?
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