Sicklefin lemon shark
The Sicklefin lemon shark (Negaprion acutidens) is a species of requiem shark, in the order of Carcharhiniformes.
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| A Sicklefin lemon shark at the Sydney Aquarium. | |
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| Species: | N.acutidens
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| Negaprion acutidens (Rüppell, 1837)
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Sicklefin Lemon Shark Media
Coral reefs are one of the environments inhabited by the sicklefin lemon shark.
Sickle-shaped fins are a distinguishing characteristic of this species.
The sicklefin lemon shark usually swims close to the bottom.
Courtship behavior - a male (right) follows a female
The sicklefin lemon shark is threatened by overfishing.
References
- ↑ Pillans, R. (2003). Negaprion acutidens. 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2008. Retrieved on May 4, 2009.