Broadgill Catshark vs Species code: Hs
Apristurus riveri compared with Halophila stipulacea
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broadgill Catshark | Species code: Hs |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks) | Alismatales (Alismatales) |
| Family | Scyliorhinidae | Hydrocharitaceae |
| Genus | Apristurus | Halophila |
| Species | Apristurus riveri | Halophila stipulacea |
Conservation Status
Broadgill Catshark
LC — Least ConcernSpecies code: Hs
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broadgill Catshark | Species code: Hs |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broadgill Catshark
Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.
Found in Venezuela.
Species code: Hs
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Libya, Tunisia), Asia (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Dominica, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines).
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.
Species code: Hs
No description available.
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