Scyliorhinidae

Scyliorhinidae (Scyliorhinidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 17 genuss with 147 known species. Key genus groups include Apristurus, Asymbolus, Atelomycterus, Aulohalaelurus, Bythaelurus, and Cephaloscyllium. Among its members, 16 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Ground Sharks (Carcharhiniformes).