Tenjiku zamae (Catshark)

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The Catshark (Chiloscyllium indicum) is a species in the genus Chiloscyllium. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (動物)

Phylum

Chordata (脊索動物)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Orectolobiformes (テンジクザメ目)

Family

Hemiscylliidae

Genus

Chiloscyllium

Species

Chiloscyllium indicum (Tenjiku zamae)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Tenjiku zamae

Chinese Kau Kang Sha

Spanish Bamboa elegante

French Requin-chabot taches blanches

Arabic Haysan

Vietnamese Cá Nhám Ấn độ

Thai Chalarm gob

Similar Species in Chiloscyllium

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inuzame

Chiloscyllium punctatum

Near Threatened

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Shimazame

Chiloscyllium griseum

Vulnerable

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Shiroboshi-tenjiku

Chiloscyllium plagiosum

Near Threatened

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Burmese bamboo shark

Chiloscyllium burmensis

Vulnerable

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Arabian bamboo shark

Chiloscyllium arabicum

Near Threatened

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Brownbanded bambooshark

Chiloscyllium hasseltii

Endangered

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Bluespotted bambooshark

Chiloscyllium caeruleopunctatum

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tenjiku zamae?

The scientific name of Tenjiku zamae is Chiloscyllium indicum. It belongs to the genus Chiloscyllium.

What is the conservation status of Tenjiku zamae?

Tenjiku zamae (Chiloscyllium indicum) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Tenjiku zamae belong to?

Tenjiku zamae (Chiloscyllium indicum) belongs to the genus Chiloscyllium, which is part of the taxonomic family Hemiscylliidae.

Is Tenjiku zamae endangered?

Yes, Tenjiku zamae (Chiloscyllium indicum) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Tenjiku zamae belong to?

Tenjiku zamae (Chiloscyllium indicum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Tenjiku zamae?

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