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Bighead catshark

Apristurus bucephalus

Data Deficient

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The Bighead catshark (Apristurus bucephalus) is a species in the genus Apristurus. 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

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามครีบดำ)
Family
Scyliorhinidae
Genus
Apristurus
Species
Apristurus bucephalus (Bighead catshark)

Similar Species in Apristurus

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Black roughscale catshark
Apristurus melanoasper
Least Concern
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Broadnose cat shark
Apristurus investigatoris
Least Concern
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Ghost cat shark
Apristurus manis
Least Concern
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Deepwater Catshark
Apristurus exsanguis
Least Concern
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Hoary cat shark
Apristurus canutus
Least Concern
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Largenose cat shark
Apristurus nasutus
Least Concern
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Longfin cat shark
Apristurus herklotsi
Least Concern
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Atlantic ghost cat shark
Apristurus laurussonii
Least Concern
View all species in Apristurus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Genus Apristurus — 20 Species

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Atlantic ghost cat shark
Apristurus laurussonii
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Black roughscale catshark
Apristurus melanoasper
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Broadnose cat shark
Apristurus investigatoris
LC 🐾
Ghost cat shark
Apristurus manis
LC 🐾
Deepwater Catshark
Apristurus exsanguis
LC 🐾
Hoary cat shark
Apristurus canutus
LC 🐾
Largenose cat shark
Apristurus nasutus
LC 🐾
Longfin cat shark
Apristurus herklotsi
LC 🐾
Smallfin cat shark
Apristurus parvipinnis
LC 🐾
Humpback cat shark
Apristurus gibbosus
LC 🐾
Japanese cat shark
Apristurus japonicus
LC 🐾
Longhead cat shark
Apristurus longicephalus
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Stout Catshark
Apristurus fedorovi
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Longnose cat shark
Apristurus kampae
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White Ghost Catshark
Apristurus aphyodes
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Smalldorsal cat shark
Apristurus micropterygeus
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Milk-eye catshark
Apristurus nakayai
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Pinocchio Catshark
Apristurus australis
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Shortnose Demon Catshark
Apristurus internatus
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Pale cat shark
Apristurus sibogae
LC
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