Broadgill Catshark vs Onion Downy Mildew

Apristurus riveri compared with Peronospora destructor

Key Differences

• Broadgill Catshark is Least Concern while Onion Downy Mildew is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broadgill Catshark	Onion Downy Mildew
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Oomycota (Oomycetes)
Class	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)	Peronosporea (Peronosporea)
Order	Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)	Peronosporales (Peronosporales)
Family	Scyliorhinidae	Peronosporaceae
Genus	Apristurus	Peronospora
Species	Apristurus riveri	Peronospora destructor

Conservation Status

Broadgill Catshark

LC — Least Concern

Onion Downy Mildew

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broadgill Catshark	Onion Downy Mildew
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.

Onion Downy Mildew

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

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.