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Herazame (Borneo cat shark)

Apristurus platyrhynchus

Least Concern
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The Borneo Cat Shark (Apristurus platyrhynchus) 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

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Herazame
Spanish Pejegato de Borneo
French Holbiche malaise
Arabic قِرش قِطّ بُورنِيُو

Similar Species in Apristurus

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Aki-herazame
Apristurus profundorum
Least Concern
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Arame-herazame
Apristurus fedorovi
Least Concern
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Karibu-herazame
Apristurus parvipinnis
Least Concern
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Naga-herazame
Apristurus macrorhynchus
Least Concern
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Nihon-herazame
Apristurus japonicus
Least Concern
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Tengu-herazame
Apristurus longicephalus
Least Concern
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Hoary cat shark
Apristurus canutus
Least Concern
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Deepwater Catshark
Apristurus exsanguis
Least Concern
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Apristurus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Herazame?
The scientific name of Herazame is Apristurus platyrhynchus. It belongs to the genus Apristurus.
What is the conservation status of Herazame?
Herazame (Apristurus platyrhynchus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Herazame live?
Herazame is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Herazame belong to?
Herazame (Apristurus platyrhynchus) belongs to the genus Apristurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Herazame endangered?
No, Herazame (Apristurus platyrhynchus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Herazame belong to?
Herazame (Apristurus platyrhynchus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Herazame?
The closest relatives of Herazame in the genus Apristurus include Aki-herazame, Arame-herazame, Karibu-herazame, Naga-herazame, Nihon-herazame.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Apristurus — 20 Species

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Aki-herazame
Apristurus profundorum
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Arame-herazame
Apristurus fedorovi
LC
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Herazame
Apristurus platyrhynchus
LC
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Karibu-herazame
Apristurus parvipinnis
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Naga-herazame
Apristurus macrorhynchus
LC 🐾
Nihon-herazame
Apristurus japonicus
LC 🐾
Tengu-herazame
Apristurus longicephalus
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Largenose cat shark
Apristurus nasutus
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Longfin cat shark
Apristurus herklotsi
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Humpback cat shark
Apristurus gibbosus
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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
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Panama ghost cat shark
Apristurus stenseni
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Saldanha cat shark
Apristurus saldanha
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Spongehead cat shark
Apristurus spongiceps
DD
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