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Tubarao-castanho

Apristurus brunneus

Data Deficient

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The Brown Cat Shark (Apristurus brunneus) is a species in the genus Apristurus. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Chile.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family
Scyliorhinidae
Genus
Apristurus
Species
Apristurus brunneus (Tubarao-castanho)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Gato marrón
French Holbiche brune
German Brauner Katzenhai
Portuguese Tubarao-castanho
Arabic قِرش قِطّ بنِّي

Similar Species in Apristurus

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Black roughscale catshark
Apristurus melanoasper
Least Concern
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Broadnose cat shark
Apristurus investigatoris
Least Concern
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Ghost cat shark
Apristurus manis
Least Concern
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Deepwater Catshark
Apristurus exsanguis
Least Concern
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Hoary cat shark
Apristurus canutus
Least Concern
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Largenose cat shark
Apristurus nasutus
Least Concern
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Longfin cat shark
Apristurus herklotsi
Least Concern
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Atlantic ghost cat shark
Apristurus laurussonii
Least Concern
View all species in Apristurus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tubarao-castanho?
The scientific name of Tubarao-castanho is Apristurus brunneus. It belongs to the genus Apristurus.
What is the conservation status of Tubarao-castanho?
Tubarao-castanho (Apristurus brunneus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Tubarao-castanho live?
Tubarao-castanho is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.
What family does Tubarao-castanho belong to?
Tubarao-castanho (Apristurus brunneus) belongs to the genus Apristurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
What kingdom does Tubarao-castanho belong to?
Tubarao-castanho (Apristurus brunneus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Tubarao-castanho?
The closest relatives of Tubarao-castanho in the genus Apristurus include Black roughscale catshark, Broadnose cat shark, Ghost cat shark, Deepwater Catshark, Hoary cat shark.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Apristurus — 20 Species

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Tubarao-castanho
Apristurus brunneus
DD
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Black roughscale catshark
Apristurus melanoasper
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Broadnose cat shark
Apristurus investigatoris
LC 🐾
Ghost cat shark
Apristurus manis
LC 🐾
Deepwater Catshark
Apristurus exsanguis
LC 🐾
Hoary cat shark
Apristurus canutus
LC 🐾
Largenose cat shark
Apristurus nasutus
LC 🐾
Longfin cat shark
Apristurus herklotsi
LC 🐾
Smallfin cat shark
Apristurus parvipinnis
LC 🐾
Humpback cat shark
Apristurus gibbosus
LC 🐾
Japanese cat shark
Apristurus japonicus
LC 🐾
Longhead cat shark
Apristurus longicephalus
LC 🐾
Stout Catshark
Apristurus fedorovi
LC 🐾
Longnose cat shark
Apristurus kampae
DD 🐾
White Ghost Catshark
Apristurus aphyodes
LC 🐾
Smalldorsal cat shark
Apristurus micropterygeus
LC 🐾
Milk-eye catshark
Apristurus nakayai
LC 🐾
Pinocchio Catshark
Apristurus australis
LC 🐾
Shortnose Demon Catshark
Apristurus internatus
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Pale cat shark
Apristurus sibogae
LC
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