Broadmouth cat shark vs

Apristurus macrostomus compared with Staphylococcus haemolyticus

Key Differences

• Broadmouth cat shark is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broadmouth cat shark
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)	Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order	Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)	Staphylococcales
Family	Scyliorhinidae	Staphylococcaceae
Genus	Apristurus	Staphylococcus
Species	Apristurus macrostomus	Staphylococcus haemolyticus

Conservation Status

Broadmouth cat shark

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broadmouth cat shark
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broadmouth cat shark

Habitat

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Broadmouth cat shark

The Broadmouth Cat Shark (Apristurus macrostomus) 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.

Staphylococcus haemolyticus is a coagulase-negative, Gram-positive coccus known for its broad antibiotic resistance and occasional opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients. It is a common commensal on human skin and mucous membranes worldwide. This bacterium can cause prosthetic device infections and bacteremia in hospital settings.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇹🇼 Taiwan