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inuzame (brown-banded catshark)

Chiloscyllium punctatum

Near Threatened

About

The Brown-Banded Catshark (Chiloscyllium punctatum) is a species in the genus Chiloscyllium. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Orectolobiformes (テンジクザメ目)

Species

Chiloscyllium punctatum (inuzame)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese inuzame

Spanish bamboa estriada

French requin-chabot bambou

Arabic قِرش-قُدّ خيزُران

Vietnamese Cá Nhám trúc vằn

Thai Chalarm Gob

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Shimazame

Chiloscyllium griseum

Vulnerable

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Shiroboshi-tenjiku

Chiloscyllium plagiosum

Near Threatened

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Tenjiku zamae

Chiloscyllium indicum

Vulnerable

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Burmese bamboo shark

Chiloscyllium burmensis

Vulnerable

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Brownbanded bambooshark

Chiloscyllium hasseltii

Endangered

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Arabian bamboo shark

Chiloscyllium arabicum

Near Threatened

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Bluespotted bambooshark

Chiloscyllium caeruleopunctatum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of inuzame?

The scientific name of inuzame is Chiloscyllium punctatum. It belongs to the genus Chiloscyllium.

What is the conservation status of inuzame?

inuzame (Chiloscyllium punctatum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does inuzame live?

inuzame 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 inuzame belong to?

inuzame (Chiloscyllium punctatum) belongs to the genus Chiloscyllium, which is part of the taxonomic family Hemiscylliidae.

What kingdom does inuzame belong to?

inuzame (Chiloscyllium punctatum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of inuzame?

The closest relatives of inuzame in the genus Chiloscyllium include Shimazame, Shiroboshi-tenjiku, Tenjiku zamae, Burmese bamboo shark, Arabian bamboo shark.