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Phallic Catshark

Galeus priapus

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

French Chien Priape

Similar Species in Galeus

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African sawtail cat shark
Galeus polli
Vulnerable
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Antilles Catshark
Galeus antillensis
Least Concern
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Atlantic sawtail catshark
Galeus atlanticus
Near Threatened
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Black-mouthed dogfish
Galeus melastomus
Not Evaluated
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Blacktip sawtail cat shark
Galeus sauteri
Least Concern
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Broadfin sawtail cat shark
Galeus nipponensis
Least Concern
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Crested shark
Galeus arae
Least Concern
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Dwarf sawtail cat shark
Galeus schultzi
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Phallic Catshark?
The scientific name of Phallic Catshark is Galeus priapus. It belongs to the genus Galeus.
What is the conservation status of Phallic Catshark?
Phallic Catshark (Galeus priapus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Phallic Catshark belong to?
Phallic Catshark (Galeus priapus) belongs to the genus Galeus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Phallic Catshark endangered?
No, Phallic Catshark (Galeus priapus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Phallic Catshark belong to?
Phallic Catshark (Galeus priapus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Phallic Catshark?
The closest relatives of Phallic Catshark in the genus Galeus include African sawtail cat shark, Antilles Catshark, Atlantic sawtail catshark, Black-mouthed dogfish, Blacktip sawtail cat shark.

Genus Galeus — 17 Species

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