Broadgill Catshark vs Spiculate Toad

Apristurus riveri compared with Incilius spiculatus

Key Differences

• Broadgill Catshark is Least Concern while Spiculate Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broadgill Catshark	Spiculate Toad
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	Bufonidae
Genus	Apristurus	Incilius
Species	Apristurus riveri	Incilius spiculatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Broadgill Catshark

LC — Least Concern

Spiculate Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broadgill Catshark	Spiculate Toad
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.

Spiculate Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.