Sphyrnidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Carcharhiniformes, class Elasmobranchii. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
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Sphyrna tiburo (Linnaeus, 1758)
Sphyrna tiburo, the bonnethead shark, is the smallest-headed hammerhead shark fo…
Sphyrna lewini (Griffith & Smith, 1834)
Sphyrna lewini, the scalloped hammerhead, is a large warm-temperate and tropical…
Sphyrna mokarran (Rüppell, 1837)
Sphyrna mokarran, the great hammerhead, is a large migratory tropical hammerhead…
Sphyrna zygaena (Linnaeus, 1758)
Sphyrna zygaena, the smooth hammerhead, is the second-largest hammerhead shark, …
Sphyrnidae animals belong to the Carcharhiniformes order in the Animalia kingdom. lewini is also known for having a large, complex brain that supports high levels of cognitive ability, social intelligence, and sensorimotor function. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Sphyrnidae is classified in the order Carcharhiniformes, class Elasmobranchii, phylum Chordata. The first dorsal fin of the great hammerhead is very distinctive: it is very tall, strongly sickle-shaped, and originates over the insertions of the pectoral fins.
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