vs Broadnose cat shark

Bacillus thuringiensis compared with Apristurus investigatoris

Key Differences

• is Not Evaluated while Broadnose cat shark is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Broadnose cat shark
Kingdom	Bacteria (Bacteria)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Firmicutes (Firmicutes)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Bacilli (Bacilli)	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order	Bacillales (Bacillales)	Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family	Bacillaceae	Scyliorhinidae
Genus	Bacillus	Apristurus
Species	Bacillus thuringiensis	Apristurus investigatoris

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

Broadnose cat shark

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Broadnose cat shark
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Sweden and Taiwan.

Broadnose cat shark

Habitat

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Bacillus thuringiensis is a gram-positive, spore-forming soil bacterium in the family Bacillaceae, widely known for producing crystalline protein toxins (Cry proteins) that are insecticidal. It is globally distributed in soils, plant surfaces, and insect habitats. It is extensively used in biological pest control as a safe alternative to chemical insecticides.

Broadnose cat shark

The Broadnose Cat Shark (Apristurus investigatoris) 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.