Catshark

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The Catshark (Chiloscyllium indicum) is a species in the genus Chiloscyllium. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (животные)

Phylum

Chordata (хордовые)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Orectolobiformes (воббегонгообразные)

Family

Hemiscylliidae

Genus

Chiloscyllium

Species

Chiloscyllium indicum (Catshark)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Tenjiku zamae

Chinese Kau Kang Sha

Spanish Bamboa elegante

French Requin-chabot taches blanches

Arabic Haysan

Vietnamese Cá Nhám Ấn độ

Thai Chalarm gob

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Banded dogfish

Chiloscyllium griseum

Vulnerable

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Brownbanded bambooshark

Chiloscyllium plagiosum

Near Threatened

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brown-banded catshark

Chiloscyllium punctatum

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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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 Catshark?

The scientific name of Catshark is Chiloscyllium indicum. It belongs to the genus Chiloscyllium.

What is the conservation status of Catshark?

Catshark (Chiloscyllium indicum) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Catshark belong to?

Catshark (Chiloscyllium indicum) belongs to the genus Chiloscyllium, which is part of the taxonomic family Hemiscylliidae.

Is Catshark endangered?

Yes, Catshark (Chiloscyllium indicum) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Catshark belong to?

Catshark (Chiloscyllium indicum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).

What are the closest relatives of Catshark?

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