Broadgill Catshark vs Dune Squeaker

Apristurus riveri compared with Arthroleptis stenodactylus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broadgill 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 riveri	Arthroleptis stenodactylus

Evolutionary Relationship

Broadgill Catshark and Dune Squeaker share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Broadgill Catshark

LC — Least Concern

Dune Squeaker

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broadgill Catshark	Dune Squeaker
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.

Dune Squeaker

Habitat

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

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.