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Atlantic ghost cat shark

Apristurus laurussonii

Least Concern

About

The Atlantic ghost cat shark (Apristurus laurussonii) is a species in the genus Apristurus. It is currently classified as Least Concern 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.

Distributed across Portugal and Venezuela.

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามครีบดำ)

Species

Apristurus laurussonii (Atlantic ghost cat shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pejegato atlántico

French Holbiche atlantique

German Island-Tiefwasserkatzenhai

Arabic غرَّاء مادير

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Apristurus investigatoris

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Atlantic ghost cat shark?

The scientific name of Atlantic ghost cat shark is Apristurus laurussonii. It belongs to the genus Apristurus.

What is the conservation status of Atlantic ghost cat shark?

Atlantic ghost cat shark (Apristurus laurussonii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Atlantic ghost cat shark live?

Atlantic ghost cat shark is found in Distributed across Portugal and Venezuela.. Countries include Portugal, Venezuela.

What family does Atlantic ghost cat shark belong to?

Atlantic ghost cat shark (Apristurus laurussonii) belongs to the genus Apristurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.

Is Atlantic ghost cat shark endangered?

No, Atlantic ghost cat shark (Apristurus laurussonii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Atlantic ghost cat shark belong to?

Atlantic ghost cat shark (Apristurus laurussonii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Atlantic ghost cat shark?

The closest relatives of Atlantic ghost cat shark in the genus Apristurus include Black roughscale catshark, Broadnose cat shark, Ghost cat shark, Deepwater Catshark, Hoary cat shark.