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Brown catshark

Bythaelurus lutarius

Data Deficient

About

The Brown Catshark (Bythaelurus lutarius) is a species in the genus Bythaelurus. It is currently classified as Data Deficient 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

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามครีบดำ)

Species

Bythaelurus lutarius (Brown catshark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pejegato fanguero

French Holbiche des vases

Portuguese Pata-roxa de lodo

Arabic قِرش قِطّ الأوحال

Similar Species in Bythaelurus

Bythaelurus canescens

Bythaelurus immaculatus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brown catshark?

The scientific name of Brown catshark is Bythaelurus lutarius. It belongs to the genus Bythaelurus.

What is the conservation status of Brown catshark?

Brown catshark (Bythaelurus lutarius) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Brown catshark belong to?

Brown catshark (Bythaelurus lutarius) belongs to the genus Bythaelurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.

What kingdom does Brown catshark belong to?

Brown catshark (Bythaelurus lutarius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Brown catshark?

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