classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Chondrichthyes
Order: Lamniformes
Family: Lamnidae
Genus: Isurus
Common Name: Shortfin Mako Shark
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Chondrichthyes
Order: Lamniformes
Family: Lamnidae
Genus: Isurus
Common Name: Shortfin Mako Shark
morphology
The Mako shark has many disinguished freatures like a cresant-shaped caudal fin, a long, conical snount, and large black eyes. Its razor-sharp, blade like teeth can almost tear through anything. The upper body has a metallic blue color and the underneath is white. The skin colors camouflage the shark so it acn sneak up on its prey. Female Mako sharks are larger than the males and they can be up to about 3.8 meters. They are bilaterally symmetrical and also considered as one of the fastest swimming sharks in the world.
Biology
Because the Mako shark is known the fastest swimming of all sharks it can get up to the speed of 35 kilometers per hour. The speed helps this shark tremenously because it can easily catch its pray. Another adaptation for survival is its heat exchange circulatory system that enables the body the be warmer than its surroundings.
Distribution map
importance
Shortfin Mako is the most popular species of shark to eat. Because of their high market value, Shortfin Mako Sharks are usually the only sharks retained in the pelagic longline fisheries that incidentally catch sharks. It also plays a major ecological role as part of the food chain.
Facts
1. Its the fastest swimming of all sharks.
2. The Mako shark is notorious for its spectacular leaps of up to 6 meters out of the water.
3. Pregnant females usually abort embryos upon capture.
4. The shortfin mako primarily feeds on a large variety of fishes including other sharks.
5. They can be found in tropical and temperate waters throughout the world's oceans.
2. The Mako shark is notorious for its spectacular leaps of up to 6 meters out of the water.
3. Pregnant females usually abort embryos upon capture.
4. The shortfin mako primarily feeds on a large variety of fishes including other sharks.
5. They can be found in tropical and temperate waters throughout the world's oceans.
vocabulary
1. Caudal fin- tail
2. Spiracle- a small slit behind the eye that functions as a respirational cavity
3. Heterocercal- the upper lobe is longer than the lower lobe (refering to the tail)
4. Ventally located mouth- located toward the bottom of the animal instead of terminal.
5. Dorsal fins- located on the upper surface the one in front is typically larger and more triangular than the second
2. Spiracle- a small slit behind the eye that functions as a respirational cavity
3. Heterocercal- the upper lobe is longer than the lower lobe (refering to the tail)
4. Ventally located mouth- located toward the bottom of the animal instead of terminal.
5. Dorsal fins- located on the upper surface the one in front is typically larger and more triangular than the second
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classification
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Coryphaenidae
Genus: Coryphaena
Species: hippurus
Common Name: Mahi Mahi & Dolphin Fish
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Coryphaenidae
Genus: Coryphaena
Species: hippurus
Common Name: Mahi Mahi & Dolphin Fish
Morphology
Mahi Mahi are bilaterally symmetrical and grow to 30 to 88 lbs. They're colorful in appearance with bright blue-green backs with yellow,purple, and gold patches on their bodies. Their heads are rounded with a small mouth with many fine teeth.
Biology
Mahi Mahi often eat many of their predators including tuna, crustaceans, polyplankton, and squids. They are known for theor aggressive strikes. Mahi Mahi can jump an amazing five feet out of the water and their fine teeth can bite your finger off. Keep in mind the Hawaiian translation of mahi mahi is strong strong. They can also swim up to 40 mph so they can easily escape predators.
distribution map
importance
Dolphin fish play an ecogical role by having an important part of the pelagic food web and ecosystem structure consumtion rate averaged 5.6% of body weight each day. They play an even bigger role economically. Mahi Mahi are found in fish markets all over the world! People also come from miles around to fish these bad boys.
facts1. Considered to be the most beautiful fish in the sea
2. When taken out of the water they change color 3. Mahi Mahi is a very popular menu item. 4. Dolphin fish live in the "fast lane", they grow super fast 5. Lifespan for these fish is about 5 years. vocabulary1. school- A group of fish that swim together
2. swim bladder- the gas filled sac in the body cavity of bony fishes that is involved in the adjustment of buoyancy. 3. ichthyology- branch of zoology dedicated to fish studies 4. pelvic- each of the second pair of ventral fins of fishes 5. barbels- oyster-like tactals resources |