Broadgill Catshark vs Opal chimaera

Apristurus riveri compared with Chimaera opalescens

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broadgill Catshark	Opal chimaera
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)	Holocephali (Holocephali)
Order	Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)	Chimaeriformes (Chimaeriformes)
Family	Scyliorhinidae	Chimaeridae
Genus	Apristurus	Chimaera
Species	Apristurus riveri	Chimaera opalescens

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Broadgill Catshark

LC — Least Concern

Opal chimaera

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broadgill Catshark	Opal chimaera
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.

Opal chimaera

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.