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Mud catshark

Bythaelurus vivaldii

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (प्राणी)
Phylum
Chordata (रज्जुकी)
Class
Chondrichthyes (कॉन्ड्रीइक्थीज़)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family
Scyliorhinidae
Genus
Bythaelurus
Species
Bythaelurus vivaldii (Mud catshark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pejegato fanguero
French Holbiche des vases
Arabic قِرش قِطّ الأوحال

Similar Species in Bythaelurus

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Bristly cat shark
Bythaelurus hispidus
Near Threatened
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Broadhead cat shark
Bythaelurus clevai
Data Deficient
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Brown catshark
Bythaelurus lutarius
Data Deficient
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Cat shark
Bythaelurus canescens
Vulnerable
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Spotless cat shark
Bythaelurus immaculatus
Least Concern
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Galápagos catshark
Bythaelurus giddingsi
Least Concern
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Arabian cat shark
Bythaelurus alcockii
Data Deficient
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Dusky catshark
Bythaelurus incanus
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mud catshark?
The scientific name of Mud catshark is Bythaelurus vivaldii. It belongs to the genus Bythaelurus.
What is the conservation status of Mud catshark?
Mud catshark (Bythaelurus vivaldii) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Mud catshark belong to?
Mud catshark (Bythaelurus vivaldii) belongs to the genus Bythaelurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
What kingdom does Mud catshark belong to?
Mud catshark (Bythaelurus vivaldii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).
What are the closest relatives of Mud catshark?
The closest relatives of Mud catshark in the genus Bythaelurus include Bristly cat shark, Broadhead cat shark, Brown catshark, Cat shark, Spotless cat shark.

Genus Bythaelurus — 10 Species

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Bristly cat shark
Bythaelurus hispidus
NT 🐾
Broadhead cat shark
Bythaelurus clevai
DD 🐾
Brown catshark
Bythaelurus lutarius
DD 🐾
Cat shark
Bythaelurus canescens
VU
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Mud catshark
Bythaelurus vivaldii
DD
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Spotless cat shark
Bythaelurus immaculatus
LC 🐾
Galápagos catshark
Bythaelurus giddingsi
LC 🐾
Arabian cat shark
Bythaelurus alcockii
DD 🐾
Dusky catshark
Bythaelurus incanus
DD 🐾
Dawson's catshark
Bythaelurus dawsoni
LC
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