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Coral catshark

Atelomycterus marmoratus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (प्राणी)
Phylum
Chordata (रज्जुकी)
Class
Chondrichthyes (कॉन्ड्रीइक्थीज़)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family
Scyliorhinidae
Genus
Atelomycterus
Species
Atelomycterus marmoratus (Coral catshark)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Sango-torazame
Spanish Pintarroja coral
French Chien corail
Arabic قِرش قِطّ مرجان
Vietnamese Cá Nhám hoa
Indonesian Cucut tokek

Similar Species in Atelomycterus

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Banded catshark
Atelomycterus fasciatus
Least Concern
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Eastern banded catshark
Atelomycterus marnkalha
Data Deficient
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Australian marbled cat shark
Atelomycterus macleayi
Least Concern
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Bali catshark
Atelomycterus baliensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Coral catshark?
The scientific name of Coral catshark is Atelomycterus marmoratus. It belongs to the genus Atelomycterus.
What is the conservation status of Coral catshark?
Coral catshark (Atelomycterus marmoratus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Coral catshark live?
Coral catshark is found in Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Coral catshark belong to?
Coral catshark (Atelomycterus marmoratus) belongs to the genus Atelomycterus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
What kingdom does Coral catshark belong to?
Coral catshark (Atelomycterus marmoratus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).
What are the closest relatives of Coral catshark?
The closest relatives of Coral catshark in the genus Atelomycterus include Banded catshark, Eastern banded catshark, Australian marbled cat shark, Bali catshark.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Atelomycterus — 5 Species

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Banded catshark
Atelomycterus fasciatus
LC 🐾
Eastern banded catshark
Atelomycterus marnkalha
DD 🐾
Australian marbled cat shark
Atelomycterus macleayi
LC
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Coral catshark
Atelomycterus marmoratus
NT
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Bali catshark
Atelomycterus baliensis
LC
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