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    Scoliodon - Wikipedia

    Sharks portal Scoliodon is a genus of requiem sharks in the family Carcharhinidae. It was formerly thought to include only a single Indo-Pacific species, the spadenose shark (S. laticaudus), but recent taxonomic research has found an additional species, the Pacific spadenose shark (S. macrorhynchos). See more

    The Scoliodon genus of sharks has been found mainly in the Indo-West Pacific oceans from the west coasts of Africa to south of Japan. See more

    There are two species.
    Scoliodon laticaudus J. P. Müller & Henle, 1838 (spadenose shark)
    Scoliodon macrorhynchos Bleeker, 1852 (Pacific spadenose shark) See more

    Scoliodon has an elongated, spindle-shaped body tapered at the ends, making it a very fast swimmer. The trunk and tail are laterally … See more

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    The two species of Scoliodon are – Pacific spadenose shark or Scoliodon macrorhynchos and spadenose shark or S. laticaudus. Also Check: Keep exploring BYJU’S Biology for more exciting topics. Scoliodon or dogfish are sharks with a laterally compressed and spindle-shaped body.
    Scoliodon is a genus of requiem sharks in the family Carcharhinidae. It was formerly thought to include only a single Indo-Pacific species, the spadenose shark ( S. laticaudus ), but recent taxonomic research has found an additional species, the Pacific spadenose shark ( S. macrorhynchos ).
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    The generic name Scoliodon is derived from the Greek skolex ("worm") and odon ("tooth"), while the specific epithet laticaudus comes from the Latin latus ("broad" or "wide") and cauda ("tail"). Other common names used for this species include Indian dogfish, sharp-nosed shark, trowel-nose shark, and yellow dog shark.
    Scoliodon or dogfish are sharks with a laterally compressed and spindle-shaped body. Here let's learn about the description, classification and importance of Scoliodon with a well-labelled diagram.
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