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Vanicore Capuchin

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Vanicore Capuchin

Capucins de Vanicolo

Family: Carcharhinidae Type: Shark
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Key information

Scientific name
Capucins de Vanicolo
Common name
Vanicore Capuchin
Family
Carcharhinidae
Type
Shark
Habitat
Coral reefs and rocky substrates.
Distribution
Found in the tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Edibility
Unknown. Do not consume an unidentified marine organism.
Danger level
Caution
Behaviour
Unknown; the provided name does not identify a verified species.
Observation zones
Unknown.
Diet
Unknown.
Reproduction
Unknown
Identification marks
No reliable identification criteria can be provided without valid taxonomic identification.
Similar species
Not applicable until the species concerned is identified.
Approach rules
Keep a respectful distance; do not touch, handle, feed, or use flash on an unidentified organism.
Protection
Unknown. A valid scientific name is required to assess conservation or trade protection.
Conservation source
Source checked on
2026-08-03

Where to see Vanicore Capuchin while diving?

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Anitas Reef

Maritime Zone, Thailand

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Vanicore Capuchin (Capucins de Vanicolo) - Anitas Reef, Maritime Zone, Thailand