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African sawtail cat shark

Galeus polli

Vulnerable

About

The African sawtail cat shark (Galeus polli) is a species in the genus Galeus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามครีบดำ)

Species

Galeus polli (African sawtail cat shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Golayo

French Chien espagnol

Arabic قِرش قِطّ مِنشار إفريقي

Similar Species in Galeus

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Atlantic sawtail catshark

Galeus atlanticus

Near Threatened

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Blacktip sawtail cat shark

Longfin sawtail cat shark

Longnose sawtail cat shark

Dwarf sawtail cat shark

Galeus schultzi

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African sawtail cat shark?

The scientific name of African sawtail cat shark is Galeus polli. It belongs to the genus Galeus.

What is the conservation status of African sawtail cat shark?

African sawtail cat shark (Galeus polli) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

What family does African sawtail cat shark belong to?

African sawtail cat shark (Galeus polli) belongs to the genus Galeus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.

Is African sawtail cat shark endangered?

Yes, African sawtail cat shark (Galeus polli) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does African sawtail cat shark belong to?

African sawtail cat shark (Galeus polli) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of African sawtail cat shark?

The closest relatives of African sawtail cat shark in the genus Galeus include Atlantic sawtail catshark, Blacktip sawtail cat shark, Phallic Catshark, Longfin sawtail cat shark, Mouse cat shark.