Department of Zoology, Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 46-007 Lilipuna Rd, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744, USA.
J Fish Biol. 2009 Aug;75(3):647-54. doi: 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2009.02329.x.
Blacktip reef sharks Carcharhinus melanopterus were the most abundant predator in the lagoons at Palmyra Atoll. They were evenly distributed throughout the lagoons, although there was some evidence of sexual segregation. Males reach sexual maturity between 940-1,020 mm L(T). Bird remains were found in some C. melanopterus stomachs. C. melanopterus at Palmyra appear to be smaller than those at other locations.
黑鳍礁鲨（Carcharhinus melanopterus）是帕尔米拉环礁泻湖中的最丰富的掠食者。它们在泻湖内均匀分布，但存在一定的性别隔离现象。雄鱼的性成熟体长为 940-1020 毫米。在一些黑鳍礁鲨的胃中发现了鸟类残骸。帕尔米拉的黑鳍礁鲨似乎比其他地方的小。
