Broadgill Catshark vs Concentric Ring Lichen

Apristurus riveri compared with Arctoparmelia centrifuga

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broadgill Catshark Concentric Ring Lichen
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks) Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family Scyliorhinidae Parmeliaceae
Genus Apristurus Arctoparmelia
Species Apristurus riveri Arctoparmelia centrifuga

Conservation Status

Broadgill Catshark

LC — Least Concern

Concentric Ring Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broadgill Catshark Concentric Ring Lichen
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broadgill Catshark

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Concentric Ring Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Broadgill Catshark

The Broadgill Catshark (Apristurus riveri) 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.

Concentric Ring Lichen

No description available.

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