Alopius Vulpinus Apr 2026

: This study documents "regional endothermy," explaining how the shark maintains muscle temperatures above the surrounding water to hunt in cooler environments.

Research on Alopias vulpinus (the common thresher shark) covers various aspects of its biology, movement, and conservation status. Below are several peer-reviewed papers and reports categorized by their primary focus.

: A 2026 case study from Brazil examining how pollutants accumulate in the tissues of this endangered species. Paleontology alopius vulpinus

: This 2023 paper describes the first comprehensive fossil records of Alopias vulpinus from Chile, dating back to the Neogene period.

: This 2025 study uses satellite tags to track the spatial distribution and habitat preferences of common threshers in the western North Atlantic. : This study documents "regional endothermy," explaining how

: Published in the Journal of Fish Biology (2023), this paper provides updated insights into the age and growth rates of juvenile common threshers in the Northeastern Pacific.

: A comprehensive review of how these sharks move seasonally based on data from commercial and recreational fisheries. Biology and Growth : A 2026 case study from Brazil examining

: A 2024 paper from Royal Society Open Science investigating how the shark's vertebral structure supports its unique tail-whipping hunting behavior. Conservation and Management