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Smalldorsal cat shark

Apristurus micropterygeus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family
Scyliorhinidae
Genus
Apristurus
Species
Apristurus micropterygeus (Smalldorsal cat shark)

Similar Species in Apristurus

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Holbiche à grande tête
Apristurus longicephalus
Least Concern
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Holbiche à iris blanc
Apristurus nakayai
Least Concern
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Holbiche à longues nageoires
Apristurus herklotsi
Least Concern
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Holbiche artouca
Apristurus indicus
Least Concern
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Holbiche atlantique
Apristurus laurussonii
Least Concern
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Holbiche brune
Apristurus brunneus
Data Deficient
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Holbiche chuhu
Apristurus sinensis
Data Deficient
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Holbiche cyrano
Apristurus nasutus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Smalldorsal cat shark?
The scientific name of Smalldorsal cat shark is Apristurus micropterygeus. It belongs to the genus Apristurus.
What is the conservation status of Smalldorsal cat shark?
Smalldorsal cat shark (Apristurus micropterygeus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Smalldorsal cat shark belong to?
Smalldorsal cat shark (Apristurus micropterygeus) belongs to the genus Apristurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Smalldorsal cat shark endangered?
No, Smalldorsal cat shark (Apristurus micropterygeus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Smalldorsal cat shark belong to?
Smalldorsal cat shark (Apristurus micropterygeus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Smalldorsal cat shark?
The closest relatives of Smalldorsal cat shark in the genus Apristurus include Holbiche à grande tête, Holbiche à iris blanc, Holbiche à longues nageoires, Holbiche artouca, Holbiche atlantique.

Genus Apristurus — 20 Species

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Holbiche à grande tête
Apristurus longicephalus
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Holbiche à iris blanc
Apristurus nakayai
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Holbiche à longues nageoires
Apristurus herklotsi
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Holbiche artouca
Apristurus indicus
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Holbiche atlantique
Apristurus laurussonii
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Holbiche brune
Apristurus brunneus
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Holbiche chuhu
Apristurus sinensis
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Holbiche cyrano
Apristurus nasutus
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Holbiche fantôme
Apristurus manis
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Holbiche gatussau
Apristurus saldanha
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Holbiche grandes oreilles
Apristurus riveri
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Holbiche grise
Apristurus canutus
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Holbiche japonaise
Apristurus japonicus
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Holbiche malaise
Apristurus platyrhynchus
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Holbiche nébuleuse
Apristurus stenseni
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Holbiche noire
Apristurus melanoasper
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Holbiche pâle
Apristurus sibogae
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Holbiche papoila
Apristurus profundorum
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Holbiche petites ailes
Apristurus parvipinnis
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Holbiche platnez
Apristurus investigatoris
LC
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