Black roughscale catshark vs Dune Squeaker

Apristurus melanoasper compared with Arthroleptis stenodactylus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black roughscale catshark	Dune Squeaker
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Scyliorhinidae	Arthroleptidae
Genus	Apristurus	Arthroleptis
Species	Apristurus melanoasper	Arthroleptis stenodactylus

Evolutionary Relationship

Black roughscale catshark and Dune Squeaker share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Black roughscale catshark

LC — Least Concern

Dune Squeaker

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black roughscale catshark	Dune Squeaker
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black roughscale catshark

Habitat

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

Dune Squeaker

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.