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Spotted cat shark

Asymbolus occiduus

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 occiduus (Spotted cat shark)

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

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
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Spotted cat shark
Asymbolus occiduus
LC
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Dwarf catshark
Asymbolus parvus
LC 🐾
Orange spotted catshrak
Asymbolus rubiginosus
LC 🐾
Starry catshark
Asymbolus galacticus
LC 🐾
Gulf cat shark
Asymbolus vincenti
LC
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