Broadgill Catshark vs Rough-backed Frog

Apristurus riveri compared with Limnonectes asperatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broadgill Catshark	Rough-backed Frog
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	Dicroglossidae
Genus	Apristurus	Limnonectes
Species	Apristurus riveri	Limnonectes asperatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Broadgill Catshark and Rough-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Broadgill Catshark

LC — Least Concern

Rough-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broadgill Catshark	Rough-backed Frog
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.

Rough-backed Frog

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.