Broadnose cat shark vs
Apristurus investigatoris compared with Sphingomonas trueperi
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) | Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria) |
| Order | Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks) | Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales) |
| Family | Scyliorhinidae | Sphingomonadaceae |
| Genus | Apristurus | Sphingomonas |
| Species | Apristurus investigatoris | Sphingomonas trueperi |
Conservation Status
Broadnose cat shark
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broadnose cat shark | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broadnose cat shark
Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
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.
Sphingomonas trueperi is a Gram-negative, aerobic yellow-pigmented rod named in honor of microbiologist Heinz Trueper. It inhabits soil and freshwater environments and is distinguished by the production of sphingolipids in its cell membrane. This chemoheterotroph degrades a variety of organic compounds in terrestrial and aquatic habitats.
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