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Mouse cat shark

Galeus murinus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Portugal.

🇵🇹 Portugal

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Kıkırdaklı balıklar)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family
Scyliorhinidae
Genus
Galeus
Species
Galeus murinus (Mouse cat shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pintarroja islándica
French Chien islandais
German Maus-Sägeschwanzhai
Arabic ٌقِرش قِطّ إسلاندي

Similar Species in Galeus

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Lekeli kedibalığı
Galeus melastomus
Not Evaluated
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Atlantic sawtail catshark
Galeus atlanticus
Near Threatened
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Blacktip sawtail cat shark
Galeus sauteri
Least Concern
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Phallic Catshark
Galeus priapus
Least Concern
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Longfin sawtail cat shark
Galeus cadenati
Least Concern
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Longnose sawtail cat shark
Galeus longirostris
Least Concern
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Peppered cat shark
Galeus piperatus
Least Concern
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Dwarf sawtail cat shark
Galeus schultzi
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mouse cat shark?
The scientific name of Mouse cat shark is Galeus murinus. It belongs to the genus Galeus.
What is the conservation status of Mouse cat shark?
Mouse cat shark (Galeus murinus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mouse cat shark live?
Mouse cat shark is found in Found in Portugal.. Countries include Portugal.
What family does Mouse cat shark belong to?
Mouse cat shark (Galeus murinus) belongs to the genus Galeus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Mouse cat shark endangered?
No, Mouse cat shark (Galeus murinus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Mouse cat shark belong to?
Mouse cat shark (Galeus murinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Mouse cat shark?
The closest relatives of Mouse cat shark in the genus Galeus include Lekeli kedibalığı, Atlantic sawtail catshark, Blacktip sawtail cat shark, Phallic Catshark, Longfin sawtail cat shark.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Galeus — 17 Species

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Lekeli kedibalığı
Galeus melastomus
NE 🐾
Atlantic sawtail catshark
Galeus atlanticus
NT 🐾
Blacktip sawtail cat shark
Galeus sauteri
LC 🐾
Phallic Catshark
Galeus priapus
LC 🐾
Longfin sawtail cat shark
Galeus cadenati
LC
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Mouse cat shark
Galeus murinus
LC
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Longnose sawtail cat shark
Galeus longirostris
LC 🐾
Peppered cat shark
Galeus piperatus
LC 🐾
Dwarf sawtail cat shark
Galeus schultzi
LC 🐾
Crested shark
Galeus arae
LC 🐾
Southern sawtail catshark
Galeus mincaronei
VU 🐾
Springer's sawtail cat shark
Galeus springeri
LC 🐾
Slender sawtail cat shark
Galeus gracilis
DD 🐾
Antilles Catshark
Galeus antillensis
LC 🐾
Broadfin sawtail cat shark
Galeus nipponensis
LC 🐾
African sawtail cat shark
Galeus polli
VU 🐾
Gecko cat shark
Galeus eastmani
LC
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