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Yamorizame (Gecko cat shark)

Galeus eastmani

Least Concern
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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 Yamorizame
Spanish Pintarroja salamanquesa
French Chien gecko
Arabic قِرش قِطّ جِكُو
Vietnamese Cá Nhám đuôi gai

Similar Species in Galeus

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Hashinaga-yamorizame
Galeus longirostris
Least Concern
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Macke
Galeus melastomus
Not Evaluated
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Nihon-yamorizame
Galeus nipponensis
Least Concern
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Taiwan-yamorizame
Galeus sauteri
Least Concern
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Mouse cat shark
Galeus murinus
Least Concern
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Peppered cat shark
Galeus piperatus
Least Concern
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African sawtail cat shark
Galeus polli
Vulnerable
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Crested shark
Galeus arae
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yamorizame?
The scientific name of Yamorizame is Galeus eastmani. It belongs to the genus Galeus.
What is the conservation status of Yamorizame?
Yamorizame (Galeus eastmani) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Yamorizame live?
Yamorizame is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Yamorizame belong to?
Yamorizame (Galeus eastmani) belongs to the genus Galeus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Yamorizame endangered?
No, Yamorizame (Galeus eastmani) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Yamorizame belong to?
Yamorizame (Galeus eastmani) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Yamorizame?
The closest relatives of Yamorizame in the genus Galeus include Hashinaga-yamorizame, Macke, Nihon-yamorizame, Taiwan-yamorizame, Peppered cat shark.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Galeus — 17 Species

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Hashinaga-yamorizame
Galeus longirostris
LC 🐾
Macke
Galeus melastomus
NE 🐾
Nihon-yamorizame
Galeus nipponensis
LC 🐾
Taiwan-yamorizame
Galeus sauteri
LC
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Yamorizame
Galeus eastmani
LC
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Peppered cat shark
Galeus piperatus
LC 🐾
African sawtail cat shark
Galeus polli
VU 🐾
Crested shark
Galeus arae
LC 🐾
Southern sawtail catshark
Galeus mincaronei
VU 🐾
Springer's sawtail cat shark
Galeus springeri
LC 🐾
Slender sawtail cat shark
Galeus gracilis
DD 🐾
Antilles Catshark
Galeus antillensis
LC 🐾
Dwarf sawtail cat shark
Galeus schultzi
LC 🐾
Atlantic sawtail catshark
Galeus atlanticus
NT 🐾
Phallic Catshark
Galeus priapus
LC 🐾
Longfin sawtail cat shark
Galeus cadenati
LC 🐾
Mouse cat shark
Galeus murinus
LC
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