Filetail cat shark vs White-cheeked Pintail
Parmaturus xaniurus compared with Anas bahamensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Filetail cat shark | White-cheeked Pintail |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks) | Anseriformes (Anseriformes) |
| Family | Scyliorhinidae | Anatidae |
| Genus | Parmaturus | Anas |
| Species | Parmaturus xaniurus | Anas bahamensis |
Evolutionary Relationship
Filetail cat shark and White-cheeked Pintail share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)
Conservation Status
Filetail cat shark
LC — Least ConcernWhite-cheeked Pintail
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Filetail cat shark | White-cheeked Pintail |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Filetail cat shark
Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.
White-cheeked Pintail
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Widely distributed across Asia (Israel), Europe (9 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).
Filetail cat shark
No description available.
White-cheeked Pintail
White-cheeked Pintail (Anas bahamensis) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
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