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Dwarf catshark

Asymbolus parvus

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
Asymbolus
Species
Asymbolus parvus (Dwarf catshark)

Similar Species in Asymbolus

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Australian spotted catshark
Asymbolus analis
Least Concern
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Blotched catshark
Asymbolus funebris
Data Deficient
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Saddled catshark
Asymbolus submaculatus
Least Concern
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Pale spotted catshark
Asymbolus pallidus
Least Concern
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Spotted cat shark
Asymbolus occiduus
Least Concern
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Orange spotted catshrak
Asymbolus rubiginosus
Least Concern
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Starry catshark
Asymbolus galacticus
Least Concern
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Gulf cat shark
Asymbolus vincenti
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dwarf catshark?
The scientific name of Dwarf catshark is Asymbolus parvus. It belongs to the genus Asymbolus.
What is the conservation status of Dwarf catshark?
Dwarf catshark (Asymbolus parvus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Dwarf catshark belong to?
Dwarf catshark (Asymbolus parvus) belongs to the genus Asymbolus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Dwarf catshark endangered?
No, Dwarf catshark (Asymbolus parvus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dwarf catshark belong to?
Dwarf catshark (Asymbolus parvus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Dwarf catshark?
The closest relatives of Dwarf catshark in the genus Asymbolus include Australian spotted catshark, Blotched catshark, Saddled catshark, Pale spotted catshark, Spotted cat shark.

Genus Asymbolus — 9 Species

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Australian spotted catshark
Asymbolus analis
LC 🐾
Blotched catshark
Asymbolus funebris
DD 🐾
Saddled catshark
Asymbolus submaculatus
LC 🐾
Pale spotted catshark
Asymbolus pallidus
LC 🐾
Spotted cat shark
Asymbolus occiduus
LC
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Dwarf catshark
Asymbolus parvus
LC
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Orange spotted catshrak
Asymbolus rubiginosus
LC 🐾
Starry catshark
Asymbolus galacticus
LC 🐾
Gulf cat shark
Asymbolus vincenti
LC
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