Broadmouth cat shark vs Iltis, Waldiltis

Apristurus macrostomus compared with Mustela putorius

Key Differences

• Broadmouth cat shark is Least Concern while Iltis, Waldiltis is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broadmouth cat shark	Iltis, Waldiltis
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Chondrichthyes (Knorpelfische)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Carcharhiniformes (Grundhaie)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Scyliorhinidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Apristurus	Mustela
Species	Apristurus macrostomus	Mustela putorius

Evolutionary Relationship

Broadmouth cat shark and Iltis, Waldiltis share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Broadmouth cat shark

LC — Least Concern

Iltis, Waldiltis

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broadmouth cat shark	Iltis, Waldiltis
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broadmouth cat shark

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Iltis, Waldiltis

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (10 countries) and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Broadmouth cat shark

The Broadmouth Cat Shark (Apristurus macrostomus) 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.

Iltis, Waldiltis

European polecat (Mustela putorius) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.