Broadnose cat shark vs Surprise Thorius

Apristurus investigatoris compared with Thorius insperatus

Key Differences

• Broadnose cat shark is Least Concern while Surprise Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broadnose cat shark	Surprise Thorius
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Scyliorhinidae	Plethodontidae
Genus	Apristurus	Thorius
Species	Apristurus investigatoris	Thorius insperatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Broadnose cat shark and Surprise Thorius share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Broadnose cat shark

LC — Least Concern

Surprise Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broadnose cat shark	Surprise Thorius
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.

Surprise Thorius

Habitat

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

Range

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

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.