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Gecko cat shark

Galeus eastmani

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family
Scyliorhinidae
Genus
Galeus
Species
Galeus eastmani (Gecko cat shark)

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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Leitao
Galeus melastomus
Not Evaluated
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Tubarão-cauda-de-serra-do-sul
Galeus mincaronei
Vulnerable
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Blacktip sawtail cat shark
Galeus sauteri
Least Concern
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Phallic Catshark
Galeus priapus
Least Concern
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Longfin sawtail cat shark
Galeus cadenati
Least Concern
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Mouse cat shark
Galeus murinus
Least Concern
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Longnose sawtail cat shark
Galeus longirostris
Least Concern
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Peppered cat shark
Galeus piperatus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gecko cat shark?
The scientific name of Gecko cat shark is Galeus eastmani. It belongs to the genus Galeus.
What is the conservation status of Gecko cat shark?
Gecko cat shark (Galeus eastmani) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Gecko cat shark live?
Gecko cat shark is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Gecko cat shark belong to?
Gecko cat shark (Galeus eastmani) belongs to the genus Galeus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Gecko cat shark endangered?
No, Gecko cat shark (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 Gecko cat shark belong to?
Gecko cat shark (Galeus eastmani) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Gecko cat shark?
The closest relatives of Gecko cat shark in the genus Galeus include Leitao, Tubarão-cauda-de-serra-do-sul, Blacktip sawtail cat shark, Phallic Catshark, Longfin sawtail cat shark.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Galeus — 17 Species

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Leitao
Galeus melastomus
NE 🐾
Tubarão-cauda-de-serra-do-sul
Galeus mincaronei
VU 🐾
Blacktip sawtail cat shark
Galeus sauteri
LC 🐾
Phallic Catshark
Galeus priapus
LC 🐾
Longfin sawtail cat shark
Galeus cadenati
LC 🐾
Mouse cat shark
Galeus murinus
LC 🐾
Longnose sawtail cat shark
Galeus longirostris
LC 🐾
Peppered cat shark
Galeus piperatus
LC 🐾
Dwarf sawtail cat shark
Galeus schultzi
LC 🐾
Crested shark
Galeus arae
LC 🐾
Springer's sawtail cat shark
Galeus springeri
LC 🐾
Slender sawtail cat shark
Galeus gracilis
DD 🐾
Antilles Catshark
Galeus antillensis
LC 🐾
Broadfin sawtail cat shark
Galeus nipponensis
LC 🐾
African sawtail cat shark
Galeus polli
VU
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Gecko cat shark
Galeus eastmani
LC
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Atlantic sawtail catshark
Galeus atlanticus
NT
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