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Schwarzer Tiefwasserkatzenhai

Apristurus melanoasper

Least Concern

About

The Black roughscale catshark (Apristurus melanoasper) 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.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Knorpelfische)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Grundhaie)
Family
Scyliorhinidae
Genus
Apristurus
Species
Apristurus melanoasper (Schwarzer Tiefwasserkatzenhai)

Names in Other Languages

French Holbiche noire
German Schwarzer Tiefwasserkatzenhai

Similar Species in Apristurus

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Brauner Katzenhai
Apristurus brunneus
Data Deficient
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Geister-Tiefwasserkatzenhai
Apristurus manis
Least Concern
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Großnasen-Tiefwasserkatzenhai
Apristurus nasutus
Least Concern
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Heller Tiefwasserkatzenhai
Apristurus aphyodes
Least Concern
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Island-Tiefwasserkatzenhai
Apristurus laurussonii
Least Concern
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Kleinaugen-Tiefwasserkatzenhai
Apristurus microps
Least Concern
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Longfin cat shark
Apristurus herklotsi
Least Concern
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Hoary cat shark
Apristurus canutus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Schwarzer Tiefwasserkatzenhai?
The scientific name of Schwarzer Tiefwasserkatzenhai is Apristurus melanoasper. It belongs to the genus Apristurus.
What is the conservation status of Schwarzer Tiefwasserkatzenhai?
Schwarzer Tiefwasserkatzenhai (Apristurus melanoasper) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Schwarzer Tiefwasserkatzenhai belong to?
Schwarzer Tiefwasserkatzenhai (Apristurus melanoasper) belongs to the genus Apristurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Schwarzer Tiefwasserkatzenhai endangered?
No, Schwarzer Tiefwasserkatzenhai (Apristurus melanoasper) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Schwarzer Tiefwasserkatzenhai belong to?
Schwarzer Tiefwasserkatzenhai (Apristurus melanoasper) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Schwarzer Tiefwasserkatzenhai?
The closest relatives of Schwarzer Tiefwasserkatzenhai in the genus Apristurus include Brauner Katzenhai, Geister-Tiefwasserkatzenhai, Großnasen-Tiefwasserkatzenhai, Heller Tiefwasserkatzenhai, Island-Tiefwasserkatzenhai.

Genus Apristurus — 20 Species

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Brauner Katzenhai
Apristurus brunneus
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Geister-Tiefwasserkatzenhai
Apristurus manis
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Großnasen-Tiefwasserkatzenhai
Apristurus nasutus
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Heller Tiefwasserkatzenhai
Apristurus aphyodes
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Island-Tiefwasserkatzenhai
Apristurus laurussonii
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Kleinaugen-Tiefwasserkatzenhai
Apristurus microps
LC
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Schwarzer Tiefwasserkatzenhai
Apristurus melanoasper
LC
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Longfin cat shark
Apristurus herklotsi
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Smallfin cat shark
Apristurus parvipinnis
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Humpback cat shark
Apristurus gibbosus
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Japanese cat shark
Apristurus japonicus
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Longhead cat shark
Apristurus longicephalus
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Stout Catshark
Apristurus fedorovi
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Longnose cat shark
Apristurus kampae
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Deepwater Catshark
Apristurus exsanguis
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Smalldorsal cat shark
Apristurus micropterygeus
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Milk-eye catshark
Apristurus nakayai
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Pinocchio Catshark
Apristurus australis
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Shortnose Demon Catshark
Apristurus internatus
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Pale cat shark
Apristurus sibogae
LC
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