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Dawson's catshark

Bythaelurus dawsoni

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามครีบดำ)
Family
Scyliorhinidae
Genus
Bythaelurus
Species
Bythaelurus dawsoni (Dawson's catshark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pejegato neozelandés
French Holbiche kiwi
Arabic قِرش قِطّزيلاندا الجديدة

Similar Species in Bythaelurus

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Bristly cat shark
Bythaelurus hispidus
Near Threatened
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Broadhead cat shark
Bythaelurus clevai
Data Deficient
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Brown catshark
Bythaelurus lutarius
Data Deficient
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Cat shark
Bythaelurus canescens
Vulnerable
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Mud catshark
Bythaelurus vivaldii
Data Deficient
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Spotless cat shark
Bythaelurus immaculatus
Least Concern
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Galápagos catshark
Bythaelurus giddingsi
Least Concern
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Arabian cat shark
Bythaelurus alcockii
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dawson's catshark?
The scientific name of Dawson's catshark is Bythaelurus dawsoni. It belongs to the genus Bythaelurus.
What is the conservation status of Dawson's catshark?
Dawson's catshark (Bythaelurus dawsoni) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Dawson's catshark belong to?
Dawson's catshark (Bythaelurus dawsoni) belongs to the genus Bythaelurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Dawson's catshark endangered?
No, Dawson's catshark (Bythaelurus dawsoni) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dawson's catshark belong to?
Dawson's catshark (Bythaelurus dawsoni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Dawson's catshark?
The closest relatives of Dawson's catshark in the genus Bythaelurus include Bristly cat shark, Broadhead cat shark, Brown catshark, Cat shark, Mud catshark.

Genus Bythaelurus — 10 Species

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Bristly cat shark
Bythaelurus hispidus
NT 🐾
Broadhead cat shark
Bythaelurus clevai
DD 🐾
Brown catshark
Bythaelurus lutarius
DD 🐾
Cat shark
Bythaelurus canescens
VU 🐾
Mud catshark
Bythaelurus vivaldii
DD 🐾
Spotless cat shark
Bythaelurus immaculatus
LC 🐾
Galápagos catshark
Bythaelurus giddingsi
LC 🐾
Arabian cat shark
Bythaelurus alcockii
DD 🐾
Dusky catshark
Bythaelurus incanus
DD
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Dawson's catshark
Bythaelurus dawsoni
LC
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