Order Orectolobiformes
Taxon ID: 25993
Summary
Maryland Biodiversity Project has documented 2 taxa in Order Orectolobiformes spanning 2 families, and 2 genera.
Direct Child Taxa (2)
Taxonomic Leaves (2)
Synonyms
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Descendant Taxa Checklist
Open checklist with filters| Common Name | Scientific Name | Family | Order | Class | Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Shark | Ginglymostoma cirratum | Ginglymostomatidae | Orectolobiformes | Chondrichthyes | Animalia |
| Whale Shark | Rhincodon typus | Rhincodontidae | Orectolobiformes | Chondrichthyes | Animalia |