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Arabian cat shark

Bythaelurus alcockii

Data Deficient

About

The Arabian cat shark (Bythaelurus alcockii) is a species in the genus Bythaelurus. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Chondrichthyes (Knorpelfische)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Grundhaie)

Species

Bythaelurus alcockii (Arabian cat shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pejegato arábigo

French Holbiche arabique

Arabic قِرش قِطّ عربي

Similar Species in Bythaelurus

Bythaelurus canescens

Bythaelurus immaculatus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Arabian cat shark?

The scientific name of Arabian cat shark is Bythaelurus alcockii. It belongs to the genus Bythaelurus.

What is the conservation status of Arabian cat shark?

Arabian cat shark (Bythaelurus alcockii) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Arabian cat shark belong to?

Arabian cat shark (Bythaelurus alcockii) belongs to the genus Bythaelurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.

What kingdom does Arabian cat shark belong to?

Arabian cat shark (Bythaelurus alcockii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Arabian cat shark?

The closest relatives of Arabian cat shark in the genus Bythaelurus include Bristly cat shark, Broadhead cat shark, Brown catshark, Cat shark, Mud catshark.