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Marbled catshark

Hemiscyllium trispeculare

Least Concern

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Orectolobiformes (อันดับปลาฉลามกบ)
Family
Hemiscylliidae
Genus
Hemiscyllium
Species
Hemiscyllium trispeculare (Marbled catshark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Bamboa moteada
French Requin-chabot marquéterie
Arabic قرش-قُدّ تغشِية

Similar Species in Hemiscyllium

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Bamboo shark
Hemiscyllium halmahera
Near Threatened
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Blind shark
Hemiscyllium ocellatum
Least Concern
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Papuan epaulette shark
Hemiscyllium hallstromi
Vulnerable
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Leopard Epaulette shark
Hemiscyllium michaeli
Vulnerable
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Hooded carpet shark
Hemiscyllium strahani
Vulnerable
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Freycinet's shark
Hemiscyllium freycineti
Near Threatened
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Cenderwasih Epaulette shark
Hemiscyllium galei
Vulnerable
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Triton Epaulette shark
Hemiscyllium henryi
Vulnerable
View all species in Hemiscyllium →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Marbled catshark?
The scientific name of Marbled catshark is Hemiscyllium trispeculare. It belongs to the genus Hemiscyllium.
What is the conservation status of Marbled catshark?
Marbled catshark (Hemiscyllium trispeculare) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Marbled catshark belong to?
Marbled catshark (Hemiscyllium trispeculare) belongs to the genus Hemiscyllium, which is part of the taxonomic family Hemiscylliidae.
Is Marbled catshark endangered?
No, Marbled catshark (Hemiscyllium trispeculare) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Marbled catshark belong to?
Marbled catshark (Hemiscyllium trispeculare) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Marbled catshark?
The closest relatives of Marbled catshark in the genus Hemiscyllium include Bamboo shark, Blind shark, Papuan epaulette shark, Leopard Epaulette shark, Hooded carpet shark.

Genus Hemiscyllium — 9 Species

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Bamboo shark
Hemiscyllium halmahera
NT 🐾
Blind shark
Hemiscyllium ocellatum
LC 🐾
Papuan epaulette shark
Hemiscyllium hallstromi
VU 🐾
Leopard Epaulette shark
Hemiscyllium michaeli
VU
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Marbled catshark
Hemiscyllium trispeculare
LC
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Hooded carpet shark
Hemiscyllium strahani
VU 🐾
Freycinet's shark
Hemiscyllium freycineti
NT 🐾
Cenderwasih Epaulette shark
Hemiscyllium galei
VU 🐾
Triton Epaulette shark
Hemiscyllium henryi
VU
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