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Gulf cat shark

Asymbolus vincenti

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pejegato de Tasmania
French Chien tasmanien
Arabic قِرش قِطّ الخليج

Similar Species in Asymbolus

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Australian spotted catshark
Asymbolus analis
Least Concern
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Blotched catshark
Asymbolus funebris
Data Deficient
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Dwarf catshark
Asymbolus parvus
Least Concern
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Orange spotted catshrak
Asymbolus rubiginosus
Least Concern
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Pale spotted catshark
Asymbolus pallidus
Least Concern
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Saddled catshark
Asymbolus submaculatus
Least Concern
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Spotted cat shark
Asymbolus occiduus
Least Concern
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Starry catshark
Asymbolus galacticus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gulf cat shark?
The scientific name of Gulf cat shark is Asymbolus vincenti. It belongs to the genus Asymbolus.
What is the conservation status of Gulf cat shark?
Gulf cat shark (Asymbolus vincenti) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Gulf cat shark belong to?
Gulf cat shark (Asymbolus vincenti) belongs to the genus Asymbolus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Gulf cat shark endangered?
No, Gulf cat shark (Asymbolus vincenti) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Gulf cat shark belong to?
Gulf cat shark (Asymbolus vincenti) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Gulf cat shark?
The closest relatives of Gulf cat shark in the genus Asymbolus include Australian spotted catshark, Blotched catshark, Dwarf catshark, Orange spotted catshrak, Pale spotted catshark.

Genus Asymbolus — 9 Species

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Australian spotted catshark
Asymbolus analis
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Blotched catshark
Asymbolus funebris
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Dwarf catshark
Asymbolus parvus
LC
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Gulf cat shark
Asymbolus vincenti
LC
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Orange spotted catshrak
Asymbolus rubiginosus
LC 🐾
Pale spotted catshark
Asymbolus pallidus
LC 🐾
Saddled catshark
Asymbolus submaculatus
LC 🐾
Spotted cat shark
Asymbolus occiduus
LC 🐾
Starry catshark
Asymbolus galacticus
LC
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