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Broadmouth cat shark

Apristurus macrostomus

Least Concern

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The Broadmouth Cat Shark (Apristurus macrostomus) 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.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (प्राणी)
Phylum
Chordata (रज्जुकी)
Class
Chondrichthyes (कॉन्ड्रीइक्थीज़)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family
Scyliorhinidae
Genus
Apristurus
Species
Apristurus macrostomus (Broadmouth cat shark)

Similar Species in Apristurus

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Black roughscale catshark
Apristurus melanoasper
Least Concern
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Broadnose cat shark
Apristurus investigatoris
Least Concern
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Ghost cat shark
Apristurus manis
Least Concern
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Deepwater Catshark
Apristurus exsanguis
Least Concern
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Hoary cat shark
Apristurus canutus
Least Concern
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Largenose cat shark
Apristurus nasutus
Least Concern
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Longfin cat shark
Apristurus herklotsi
Least Concern
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Atlantic ghost cat shark
Apristurus laurussonii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Broadmouth cat shark?
The scientific name of Broadmouth cat shark is Apristurus macrostomus. It belongs to the genus Apristurus.
What is the conservation status of Broadmouth cat shark?
Broadmouth cat shark (Apristurus macrostomus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Broadmouth cat shark live?
Broadmouth cat shark is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Broadmouth cat shark belong to?
Broadmouth cat shark (Apristurus macrostomus) belongs to the genus Apristurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Broadmouth cat shark endangered?
No, Broadmouth cat shark (Apristurus macrostomus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Broadmouth cat shark belong to?
Broadmouth cat shark (Apristurus macrostomus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).
What are the closest relatives of Broadmouth cat shark?
The closest relatives of Broadmouth cat shark in the genus Apristurus include Atlantic ghost cat shark, Black roughscale catshark, Broadnose cat shark, Ghost cat shark, Deepwater Catshark.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Apristurus — 20 Species

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Atlantic ghost cat shark
Apristurus laurussonii
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Black roughscale catshark
Apristurus melanoasper
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Broadnose cat shark
Apristurus investigatoris
LC 🐾
Ghost cat shark
Apristurus manis
LC 🐾
Deepwater Catshark
Apristurus exsanguis
LC 🐾
Hoary cat shark
Apristurus canutus
LC 🐾
Largenose cat shark
Apristurus nasutus
LC 🐾
Longfin cat shark
Apristurus herklotsi
LC 🐾
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
LC 🐾
Stout Catshark
Apristurus fedorovi
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Longnose cat shark
Apristurus kampae
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White Ghost Catshark
Apristurus aphyodes
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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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