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Imorizame (Salamander shark)

Parmaturus pilosus

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 Imorizame
Spanish Pejagato salamandra
French Holbiche salamandre
Russian Саламандровый парматурус
Arabic قِرش سُرْفوت

Similar Species in Parmaturus

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Campeche cat shark
Parmaturus campechiensis
Least Concern
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McMillan's cat shark
Parmaturus macmillani
Data Deficient
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Velvet catshark
Parmaturus lanatus
Least Concern
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White-clasper catshark
Parmaturus albipenis
Least Concern
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White-tip Catshark
Parmaturus albimarginatus
Least Concern
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Filetail cat shark
Parmaturus xaniurus
Least Concern
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Beige catshark
Parmaturus bigus
Data Deficient
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Blackgill cat shark
Parmaturus melanobranchus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Imorizame?
The scientific name of Imorizame is Parmaturus pilosus. It belongs to the genus Parmaturus.
What is the conservation status of Imorizame?
Imorizame (Parmaturus pilosus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Imorizame live?
Imorizame is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Imorizame belong to?
Imorizame (Parmaturus pilosus) belongs to the genus Parmaturus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Imorizame endangered?
No, Imorizame (Parmaturus pilosus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Imorizame belong to?
Imorizame (Parmaturus pilosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Imorizame?
The closest relatives of Imorizame in the genus Parmaturus include McMillan's cat shark, Velvet catshark, White-clasper catshark, Campeche cat shark, Filetail cat shark.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Parmaturus — 9 Species

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Imorizame
Parmaturus pilosus
LC
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McMillan's cat shark
Parmaturus macmillani
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Velvet catshark
Parmaturus lanatus
LC 🐾
White-clasper catshark
Parmaturus albipenis
LC 🐾
Campeche cat shark
Parmaturus campechiensis
LC 🐾
Filetail cat shark
Parmaturus xaniurus
LC 🐾
Beige catshark
Parmaturus bigus
DD 🐾
Blackgill cat shark
Parmaturus melanobranchus
LC 🐾
White-tip Catshark
Parmaturus albimarginatus
LC
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