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Nihon-herazame (Japanese cat shark)

Apristurus japonicus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Nihon-herazame
Spanish Pejegato japonés
French Holbiche japonaise
Arabic قِرش قِطّ ياباني

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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Herazame
Apristurus platyrhynchus
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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Tengu-herazame
Apristurus longicephalus
Least Concern
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Deepwater Catshark
Apristurus exsanguis
Least Concern
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Ghost cat shark
Apristurus manis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Genus Apristurus — 20 Species

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Aki-herazame
Apristurus profundorum
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Arame-herazame
Apristurus fedorovi
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Herazame
Apristurus platyrhynchus
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Karibu-herazame
Apristurus parvipinnis
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Naga-herazame
Apristurus macrorhynchus
LC
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Nihon-herazame
Apristurus japonicus
LC
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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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