— [Ginglymostoma]
Description
Ginglymostoma species (commonly called nurse sharks) are well-known for their calm, bottom-oriented behavior. Divers often see them resting on sandy or rocky substrates, then slowly gliding forward as they investigate the seafloor with their senses.
Species
Nurse Shark
Ginglymostoma cirratum
Ginglymostoma unami
Ginglymostoma unami
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
|
| Order |
Carpet Sharks
Orectolobiformes
|
| Family |
Nurse Sharks
Ginglymostomatidae
|
Statistics
- Species 2