Bastard Cedar vs Black roughscale catshark

Calocedrus decurrens compared with Apristurus melanoasper

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bastard Cedar Black roughscale catshark
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Pinopsida (Conifers) Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order Pinales (Pines & Allies) Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family Cupressaceae Scyliorhinidae
Genus Calocedrus Apristurus
Species Calocedrus decurrens Apristurus melanoasper

Conservation Status

Bastard Cedar

LC — Least Concern

Black roughscale catshark

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bastard Cedar Black roughscale catshark
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bastard Cedar

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Brazil).

Black roughscale catshark

Habitat

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

Bastard Cedar

The Bastard Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens) is a species in the genus Calocedrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Black roughscale catshark

The Black roughscale catshark (Apristurus melanoasper) 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.

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