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Garrick's Catshark

Apristurus garricki

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
Apristurus
Species
Apristurus garricki (Garrick's 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Garrick's Catshark?
The scientific name of Garrick's Catshark is Apristurus garricki. It belongs to the genus Apristurus.
What is the conservation status of Garrick's Catshark?
Garrick's Catshark (Apristurus garricki) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Garrick's Catshark belong to?
Garrick's Catshark (Apristurus garricki) belongs to the genus Apristurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Garrick's Catshark endangered?
No, Garrick's Catshark (Apristurus garricki) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Garrick's Catshark belong to?
Garrick's Catshark (Apristurus garricki) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Garrick's Catshark?
The closest relatives of Garrick's 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
LC 🐾
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
LC 🐾
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
LC 🐾
Pinocchio Catshark
Apristurus australis
LC 🐾
Shortnose Demon Catshark
Apristurus internatus
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Pale cat shark
Apristurus sibogae
LC
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