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Spongehead cat shark

Apristurus spongiceps

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family
Scyliorhinidae
Genus
Apristurus
Species
Apristurus spongiceps (Spongehead cat shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pejegato esponjoso
French Holbiche tête molle
Arabic قِرش قِطّ رأس رَخْو

Similar Species in Apristurus

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Atlantic ghost cat shark
Apristurus laurussonii
Least Concern
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Bighead catshark
Apristurus bucephalus
Data Deficient
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Black roughscale catshark
Apristurus melanoasper
Least Concern
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Borneo cat shark
Apristurus platyrhynchus
Least Concern
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Broadgill Catshark
Apristurus riveri
Least Concern
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Broadmouth cat shark
Apristurus macrostomus
Least Concern
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Broadnose cat shark
Apristurus investigatoris
Least Concern
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Brown cat shark
Apristurus brunneus
Data Deficient
View all species in Apristurus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spongehead cat shark?
The scientific name of Spongehead cat shark is Apristurus spongiceps. It belongs to the genus Apristurus.
What is the conservation status of Spongehead cat shark?
Spongehead cat shark (Apristurus spongiceps) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Spongehead cat shark belong to?
Spongehead cat shark (Apristurus spongiceps) belongs to the genus Apristurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
What kingdom does Spongehead cat shark belong to?
Spongehead cat shark (Apristurus spongiceps) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Spongehead cat shark?
The closest relatives of Spongehead cat shark in the genus Apristurus include Atlantic ghost cat shark, Bighead catshark, Black roughscale catshark, Borneo cat shark, Broadgill Catshark.

Genus Apristurus — 20 Species

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Atlantic ghost cat shark
Apristurus laurussonii
LC 🐾
Bighead catshark
Apristurus bucephalus
DD 🐾
Black roughscale catshark
Apristurus melanoasper
LC 🐾
Borneo cat shark
Apristurus platyrhynchus
LC 🐾
Broadgill Catshark
Apristurus riveri
LC 🐾
Broadmouth cat shark
Apristurus macrostomus
LC 🐾
Broadnose cat shark
Apristurus investigatoris
LC 🐾
Brown cat shark
Apristurus brunneus
DD 🐾
Bulldog Catshark
Apristurus pinguis
LC 🐾
Deep-water catshark
Apristurus profundorum
LC 🐾
Deepwater Catshark
Apristurus exsanguis
LC 🐾
Flathead cat shark
Apristurus macrorhynchus
LC 🐾
Garrick's Catshark
Apristurus garricki
LC 🐾
Ghost cat shark
Apristurus manis
LC 🐾
Hoary cat shark
Apristurus canutus
LC 🐾
Humpback cat shark
Apristurus gibbosus
LC 🐾
Japanese cat shark
Apristurus japonicus
LC 🐾
Largenose cat shark
Apristurus nasutus
LC 🐾
Longfin cat shark
Apristurus herklotsi
LC 🐾
Longhead cat shark
Apristurus longicephalus
LC
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