White-tip Catshark

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

Parmaturus

Species

Parmaturus albimarginatus (White-tip Catshark)

Names in Other Languages

French holbiche à pointes blanches

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Campeche cat shark

Parmaturus campechiensis

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McMillan's cat shark

Parmaturus macmillani

Data Deficient

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Velvet catshark

Parmaturus lanatus

Least Concern

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White-clasper catshark

Parmaturus albipenis

Least Concern

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Filetail cat shark

Parmaturus xaniurus

Least Concern

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Beige catshark

Parmaturus bigus

Data Deficient

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Blackgill cat shark

Parmaturus melanobranchus

Least Concern

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Salamander shark

Parmaturus pilosus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-tip Catshark?

The scientific name of White-tip Catshark is Parmaturus albimarginatus. It belongs to the genus Parmaturus.

What is the conservation status of White-tip Catshark?

White-tip Catshark (Parmaturus albimarginatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does White-tip Catshark belong to?

White-tip Catshark (Parmaturus albimarginatus) belongs to the genus Parmaturus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.

Is White-tip Catshark endangered?

No, White-tip Catshark (Parmaturus albimarginatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does White-tip Catshark belong to?

White-tip Catshark (Parmaturus albimarginatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of White-tip Catshark?

The closest relatives of White-tip Catshark in the genus Parmaturus include Campeche cat shark, McMillan's cat shark, Velvet catshark, White-clasper catshark, Filetail cat shark.