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False Catshark

Pseudotriakis microdon

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Portugal and Taiwan.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Oshizame
Spanish Falsa gata
French Requin à longue dorsale
German Atlantischer Falscher Marderhai
Portuguese Mamôna
Russian акула ложная кулья
Arabic قِرش قِط طويل الزِّعنفة الظَّهرية

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of False Catshark?
The scientific name of False Catshark is Pseudotriakis microdon. It belongs to the genus Pseudotriakis.
What is the conservation status of False Catshark?
False Catshark (Pseudotriakis microdon) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does False Catshark live?
False Catshark is found in Distributed across Portugal and Taiwan.. Countries include Portugal, Taiwan.
What family does False Catshark belong to?
False Catshark (Pseudotriakis microdon) belongs to the genus Pseudotriakis, which is part of the taxonomic family Pseudotriakidae.
Is False Catshark endangered?
No, False Catshark (Pseudotriakis microdon) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does False Catshark belong to?
False Catshark (Pseudotriakis microdon) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

Native Range — 2 Countries

Genus Pseudotriakis — 1 Species

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False Catshark
Pseudotriakis microdon
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