Bonnethead - Wikipedia The bonnethead (Sphyrna tiburo), also called a bonnet shark or shovelhead, [3] is a small member of the hammerhead shark genus Sphyrna, and part of the family Sphyrnidae
Bonnethead – Discover Fishes - Florida Museum Sphyrna tiburo Bonnetheads are one of the smaller hammerheads, and are easy distinguished by their shovel-shaped heads These warm-water coastal sharks migrate with the seasons, and are often attractions at aquariums
Bonnethead Shark - Facts, Size, Habitat, Diet, Life Cycle, Pictures The shark’s generic name sphyrna is Greek for ‘hammer’ (as a reference to the shape of the shark’s head), and tiburo translates to ‘shark’ in the Taino language Bonnethead is the only shark species known to be omnivorous
Bonnethead Shark – Facts, Size, Diet, Pictures Map Of The Bonnethead Shark’s Habitat These sharks live in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans Their range is from New England to the Gulf of Mexico and Brazil on the Atlantic side, while in the Pacific Ocean, they are found from southern California to northern Peru
Bonnethead Shark (Sphyrna tiburo) - Ocean Info It is the only shark species known for its omnivorous diet, which includes both marine animals and seagrass, making it the only known shark to consume plant matter Despite their somewhat intimidating appearance, bonnethead sharks are generally harmless to humans and play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of their ecosystems
Bonnethead - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio It is an abundant species in the littoral zone of the North Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico, is the only shark species known to display sexual dimorphism in the morphology of the head, and is the only shark species known to be omnivorous
Bonnethead Shark - NOAA Fisheries Bonnethead sharks are the smallest members of the hammerhead shark family, Sphyrnidae Recognizable by their distinct shovel-shaped head, bonnethead sharks are found in warm, shallow coastal waters
Tiburón - Características, hábitat, alimentación y reproducción Los tiburones son animales marinos que viven en diferentes hábitats Se pueden encontrar en el océano, áreas costeras, bahías, ríos y estuarios El tiburón es un pez y, como tal, vive en los océanos Este animal tiene un cuerpo alargado que está soportado por cartílago y recubierto de piel
Bonnethead Shark - American Oceans The Bonnethead Shark, also known as Sphyrna tiburo, is a member of the hammerhead shark family, Sphyrnidae It is the smallest species of hammerhead shark , with an average length of 2 6-3 0 ft and a maximum length of 4 9 ft
Bonnethead Shark — CITES Sharks and Rays The Bonnethead shark (Sphyrna tiburo) has faced population reductions of up to 79% globally and is assessed as Endangered (EN) under the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species