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Blackgill cat shark

Parmaturus melanobranchus

Least Concern

About

The Blackgill cat shark (Parmaturus melanobranchus) is a species in the genus Parmaturus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (động vật)

Phylum

Chordata (động vật có dây sống)

Class

Chondrichthyes (Lớp Cá sụn)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Bộ Cá mập mắt trắng)

Species

Parmaturus melanobranchus (Blackgill cat shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pejegato de agallas negras

French Holbiche à joues noires

Arabic قِرش قِطّ ذو خدود سوداء

Similar Species in Parmaturus

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Campeche cat shark

Parmaturus campechiensis

Least Concern

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McMillan's cat shark

Parmaturus macmillani

White-clasper catshark

Parmaturus albimarginatus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blackgill cat shark?

The scientific name of Blackgill cat shark is Parmaturus melanobranchus. It belongs to the genus Parmaturus.

What is the conservation status of Blackgill cat shark?

Blackgill cat shark (Parmaturus melanobranchus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blackgill cat shark live?

Blackgill cat shark is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Blackgill cat shark belong to?

Blackgill cat shark (Parmaturus melanobranchus) belongs to the genus Parmaturus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.

Is Blackgill cat shark endangered?

No, Blackgill cat shark (Parmaturus melanobranchus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Blackgill cat shark belong to?

Blackgill cat shark (Parmaturus melanobranchus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (động vật).

What are the closest relatives of Blackgill cat shark?

The closest relatives of Blackgill cat shark in the genus Parmaturus include Campeche cat shark, McMillan's cat shark, Velvet catshark, White-clasper catshark, White-tip Catshark.