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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 (Orectolobiformes)

Species

Chiloscyllium punctatum (brown-banded catshark)

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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Banded dogfish

Chiloscyllium griseum

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Brownbanded bambooshark

Chiloscyllium plagiosum

Near Threatened

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Arabian bamboo shark

Chiloscyllium arabicum

Near Threatened

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Brownbanded bambooshark

Chiloscyllium hasseltii

Endangered

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Catshark

Chiloscyllium indicum

Vulnerable

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Bluespotted bambooshark

Chiloscyllium caeruleopunctatum

Data Deficient

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Burmese bamboo shark

Chiloscyllium burmensis

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of brown-banded catshark?

The scientific name of brown-banded catshark is Chiloscyllium punctatum. It belongs to the genus Chiloscyllium.

What is the conservation status of brown-banded catshark?

brown-banded catshark (Chiloscyllium punctatum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does brown-banded catshark live?

brown-banded catshark 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 brown-banded catshark belong to?

brown-banded catshark (Chiloscyllium punctatum) belongs to the genus Chiloscyllium, which is part of the taxonomic family Hemiscylliidae.

What kingdom does brown-banded catshark belong to?

brown-banded catshark (Chiloscyllium punctatum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of brown-banded catshark?

The closest relatives of brown-banded catshark in the genus Chiloscyllium include Banded dogfish, Brownbanded bambooshark, Arabian bamboo shark, Brownbanded bambooshark, Catshark.