Tiger cat shark

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Chondrichthyes (Knorpelfische)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Grundhaie)

Family

Scyliorhinidae

Genus

Halaelurus

Species

Halaelurus natalensis (Tiger cat shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pejegato atigrado

French Holbiche tigrée

Arabic قِرش قِطّ أَنْمَر

Similar Species in Halaelurus

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Banded catshark

Halaelurus lineatus

Least Concern

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Black-spotted cat shark

Halaelurus buergeri

Endangered

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Blackspotted catshark

Halaelurus boesemani

Vulnerable

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Rusty Catshark

Halaelurus sellus

Least Concern

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Quagga cat shark

Halaelurus quagga

Data Deficient

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Indonesian Speckled Catshark

Halaelurus maculosus

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tiger cat shark?

The scientific name of Tiger cat shark is Halaelurus natalensis. It belongs to the genus Halaelurus.

What is the conservation status of Tiger cat shark?

Tiger cat shark (Halaelurus natalensis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Tiger cat shark belong to?

Tiger cat shark (Halaelurus natalensis) belongs to the genus Halaelurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.

Is Tiger cat shark endangered?

Yes, Tiger cat shark (Halaelurus natalensis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Tiger cat shark belong to?

Tiger cat shark (Halaelurus natalensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Tiger cat shark?

The closest relatives of Tiger cat shark in the genus Halaelurus include Banded catshark, Black-spotted cat shark, Blackspotted catshark, Rusty Catshark, Quagga cat shark.