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Japanese cat shark

Apristurus japonicus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family
Scyliorhinidae
Genus
Apristurus
Species
Apristurus japonicus (Japanese cat shark)

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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Tubarao-castanho
Apristurus brunneus
Data Deficient
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Broadnose cat shark
Apristurus investigatoris
Least Concern
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Longfin cat shark
Apristurus herklotsi
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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Ghost cat shark
Apristurus manis
Least Concern
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Black roughscale catshark
Apristurus melanoasper
Least Concern
View all species in Apristurus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese cat shark?
The scientific name of Japanese cat shark is Apristurus japonicus. It belongs to the genus Apristurus.
What is the conservation status of Japanese cat shark?
Japanese cat shark (Apristurus japonicus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Japanese cat shark belong to?
Japanese cat shark (Apristurus japonicus) belongs to the genus Apristurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Japanese cat shark endangered?
No, Japanese cat shark (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 Japanese cat shark belong to?
Japanese cat shark (Apristurus japonicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese cat shark?
The closest relatives of Japanese cat shark in the genus Apristurus include Tubarao-castanho, Black roughscale catshark, Broadnose cat shark, Ghost cat shark, Deepwater Catshark.

Genus Apristurus — 20 Species

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Tubarao-castanho
Apristurus brunneus
DD 🐾
Black roughscale catshark
Apristurus melanoasper
LC 🐾
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
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Japanese cat shark
Apristurus japonicus
LC
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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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