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Template:Taxobox Template:Sharksportal The lemon shark, Negaprion brevirostris, is a shark belonging to the family Carcharhinidae that can grow Template:Convert long.&
Distribution and habitat
The lemon shark is found mainly along the subtropical and tropical parts of the Atlantic coast of North and South America, and around Pacific Islands. The longest lemon shark recorded was 13 ft long, but they are usually 8 to Template:Convert. They like tropical water, and like to stay at moderate depths. Lemon sharks are often accompanied by Remoras.
Reproduction
Negaprion brevirostris, Lemon shark] - FishBase</ref>
Recent work in genetics by Kevin Feldheim and Sonny 'Doc' find their food. However, they are equipped with extremely sensitive and accurate magnetic sensors in the nose.
See also
References
- ↑ Lemon Shark - SharkSurvivor.com
- Template:IUCN2006 Database entry includes justification for why this species is near threatened
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- Washington Post, 2005, Aug. 22nd: "Scientists Fear Oceans on the Cusp Of a Wave of Marine Extinctions"
External links
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