Flathead Catshark
Apristurus laurussonii
Category: Sharks & Rays
IUCN Conservation Status: LC - Least Concern - species is widespread and abundant, not currently at risk of extinction
Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Elasmobranchii
- Order
- Carcharhiniformes
- Family
- Pentanchidae
- Genus
- Apristurus
Where to Find
Found in 8 diving areas across 6 countries and 2 regions.
- Andros, Bahamas - 1 records
- Klein Bonaire, Bonaire - 1 records
- Curaçao Southeast, Curaçao - 1 records
- Bayahibe & La Romana, Dominican Republic - 3 records
- Punta Cana, Dominican Republic - 3 records
- Sosua & Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic - 3 records
- North Sea Coast, Denmark - 2 records
- Lofoten Islands, Norway - 4 records