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Flathead cat shark

Apristurus macrorhynchus

Least Concern

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 macrorhynchus (Flathead cat shark)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Naga-herazame
Spanish Pejegato chato
French Holbiche torazame
Russian Длиннорылая черная кошачья акула
Arabic قِرش قِطّ رأس مُسَطَّح

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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Schwarzer Tiefwasserkatzenhai
Apristurus melanoasper
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 Flathead cat shark?
The scientific name of Flathead cat shark is Apristurus macrorhynchus. It belongs to the genus Apristurus.
What is the conservation status of Flathead cat shark?
Flathead cat shark (Apristurus macrorhynchus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Flathead cat shark belong to?
Flathead cat shark (Apristurus macrorhynchus) belongs to the genus Apristurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Flathead cat shark endangered?
No, Flathead cat shark (Apristurus macrorhynchus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Flathead cat shark belong to?
Flathead cat shark (Apristurus macrorhynchus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Flathead cat shark?
The closest relatives of Flathead cat shark 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
LC 🐾
Großnasen-Tiefwasserkatzenhai
Apristurus nasutus
LC 🐾
Heller Tiefwasserkatzenhai
Apristurus aphyodes
LC 🐾
Island-Tiefwasserkatzenhai
Apristurus laurussonii
LC 🐾
Kleinaugen-Tiefwasserkatzenhai
Apristurus microps
LC 🐾
Schwarzer Tiefwasserkatzenhai
Apristurus melanoasper
LC 🐾
Longfin cat shark
Apristurus herklotsi
LC 🐾
Smallfin cat shark
Apristurus parvipinnis
LC 🐾
Humpback cat shark
Apristurus gibbosus
LC 🐾
Japanese cat shark
Apristurus japonicus
LC 🐾
Longhead cat shark
Apristurus longicephalus
LC 🐾
Stout Catshark
Apristurus fedorovi
LC 🐾
Longnose cat shark
Apristurus kampae
DD 🐾
Deepwater Catshark
Apristurus exsanguis
LC 🐾
Smalldorsal cat shark
Apristurus micropterygeus
LC 🐾
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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