Broadnose cat shark vs

Apristurus investigatoris compared with Lysobacter concretionis

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broadnose cat shark
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria)
Class Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish) Gammaproteobacteria (Gammaproteobacteria)
Order Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks) Xanthomonadales (Xanthomonadales)
Family Scyliorhinidae Xanthomonadaceae
Genus Apristurus Lysobacter
Species Apristurus investigatoris Lysobacter concretionis

Conservation Status

Broadnose cat shark

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broadnose cat shark
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broadnose cat shark

Habitat

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

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Broadnose cat shark

The Broadnose Cat Shark (Apristurus investigatoris) 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.

Lysobacter concretionis is a gliding, Gram-negative bacterium notable for its production of lytic enzymes capable of degrading other microorganisms. It has been isolated from soil and sediment environments with high organic content. This predatory bacterium feeds by lysing other bacteria and fungi, releasing their cellular contents.

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