Sphyrna lewini

Sphyrna lewini (Griffith and Smith, 1834) is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Sphyrnidae (order Carcharhiniformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the scalloped hammerhead.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Sphyrna lewini (Griffith and Smith, 1834) places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Carcharhiniformes, Sphyrna lewini exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a chondrichthyes fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Sphyrnidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Sphyrnidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.