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Bristly cat shark

Bythaelurus hispidus

Near Threatened

About

The Bristly cat shark (Bythaelurus hispidus) is a species in the genus Bythaelurus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened 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

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามครีบดำ)

Species

Bythaelurus hispidus (Bristly cat shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pejegato erizado

French Holbiche mignonne

Arabic قِرش قِطّ جميل

Similar Species in Bythaelurus

Bythaelurus canescens

Bythaelurus immaculatus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bristly cat shark?

The scientific name of Bristly cat shark is Bythaelurus hispidus. It belongs to the genus Bythaelurus.

What is the conservation status of Bristly cat shark?

Bristly cat shark (Bythaelurus hispidus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Bristly cat shark belong to?

Bristly cat shark (Bythaelurus hispidus) belongs to the genus Bythaelurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.

What kingdom does Bristly cat shark belong to?

Bristly cat shark (Bythaelurus hispidus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Bristly cat shark?

The closest relatives of Bristly cat shark in the genus Bythaelurus include Broadhead cat shark, Brown catshark, Cat shark, Mud catshark, Spotless cat shark.