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Tawny Nurse Shark   SHARK
 
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Scientific Name:
Nebrius ferrugineus
Group:
Fishes
Status/Date Listed as Endangered:
VU-IUCN: 2003
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
Africa, Asia, Australia, Middle East, North America (United States Territory), Oceanic

Facts Summary:
The Tawny Nurse Shark (Nebrius ferrugineus) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "fishes" and found in the following area(s): Africa, Asia, Australia, Middle East, North America (United States Territory), Oceanic.

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