Broadnose cat shark vs Lesser devilray

Apristurus investigatoris compared with Mobula kuhlii

Key Differences

• Broadnose cat shark is Least Concern while Lesser devilray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broadnose cat shark	Lesser devilray
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Scyliorhinidae	Myliobatidae
Genus	Apristurus	Mobula
Species	Apristurus investigatoris	Mobula kuhlii

Evolutionary Relationship

Broadnose cat shark and Lesser devilray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Broadnose cat shark

LC — Least Concern

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broadnose cat shark	Lesser devilray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broadnose cat shark

Habitat

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

Lesser devilray

Broadnose cat shark

The Broadnose Cat Shark (Apristurus investigatoris) 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.