Broadnose cat shark vs Species code: Hs
Apristurus investigatoris compared with Halophila stipulacea
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broadnose cat shark | 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 investigatoris | Halophila stipulacea |
Conservation Status
Broadnose cat shark
LC — Least ConcernSpecies code: Hs
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broadnose cat shark | Species code: Hs |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broadnose cat shark
Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.
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).
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.
Species code: Hs
No description available.
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