Atlantic ghost cat shark vs Species code: Hs
Apristurus laurussonii compared with Halophila stipulacea
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Atlantic ghost cat shark | Species code: Hs |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks) | Alismatales (Alismatales) |
| Family | Scyliorhinidae | Hydrocharitaceae |
| Genus | Apristurus | Halophila |
| Species | Apristurus laurussonii | Halophila stipulacea |
Conservation Status
Atlantic ghost cat shark
LC — Least ConcernSpecies code: Hs
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Atlantic ghost cat shark | Species code: Hs |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Atlantic ghost cat shark
Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.
Distributed across Portugal and Venezuela.
Species code: Hs
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Libya, Tunisia), Asia (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Dominica, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines).
Atlantic ghost cat shark
The Atlantic ghost cat shark (Apristurus laurussonii) is a species in the genus Apristurus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.
Species code: Hs
No description available.
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