Northern river shark
📖 Overview
Northern river shark (Glyphis garricki), first described by Compagno, White & Last, 2008 is a very large fish. Adults typically reach 145.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Northern river shark is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Northern river shark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; pelagic-oceanic; depth range ? - 11 m . Tropical West Pacific: Australia (salinities 6-26 and 32-36.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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