Black roughscale catshark vs Species code: Hs
Apristurus melanoasper compared with Halophila stipulacea
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black roughscale catshark | 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 melanoasper | Halophila stipulacea |
Conservation Status
Black roughscale catshark
LC — Least ConcernSpecies code: Hs
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black roughscale catshark | Species code: Hs |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black roughscale catshark
Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.
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).
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.
Species code: Hs
No description available.
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