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Boa catshark

Scyliorhinus hesperius

Least Concern

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The Boa catshark (Scyliorhinus hesperius) is a species in the genus Scyliorhinus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Knorpelfische)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Grundhaie)
Family
Scyliorhinidae
Genus
Scyliorhinus
Species
Scyliorhinus hesperius (Boa catshark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Alitán boa
French Roussette boa
Arabic غرَّاء سرج أبيض الأجنِحة

Similar Species in Scyliorhinus

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Grossgefleckter Katzenhai
Scyliorhinus stellaris
Not Evaluated
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Kleingefleckter Katzenhai
Scyliorhinus canicula
Least Concern
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Boa catshark
Scyliorhinus haeckelii
Data Deficient
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Chain cat shark
Scyliorhinus retifer
Least Concern
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Cloudy cat shark
Scyliorhinus torazame
Least Concern
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Comoro cat shark
Scyliorhinus comoroensis
Data Deficient
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Blotched cat shark
Scyliorhinus meadi
Least Concern
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Brown-spotted cat shark
Scyliorhinus garmani
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Boa catshark?
The scientific name of Boa catshark is Scyliorhinus hesperius. It belongs to the genus Scyliorhinus.
What is the conservation status of Boa catshark?
Boa catshark (Scyliorhinus hesperius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Boa catshark belong to?
Boa catshark (Scyliorhinus hesperius) belongs to the genus Scyliorhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Boa catshark endangered?
No, Boa catshark (Scyliorhinus hesperius) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Boa catshark belong to?
Boa catshark (Scyliorhinus hesperius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Boa catshark?
The closest relatives of Boa catshark in the genus Scyliorhinus include Grossgefleckter Katzenhai, Kleingefleckter Katzenhai, Boa catshark, Chain cat shark, Cloudy cat shark.

Genus Scyliorhinus — 14 Species

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Grossgefleckter Katzenhai
Scyliorhinus stellaris
NE 🐾
Kleingefleckter Katzenhai
Scyliorhinus canicula
LC
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Boa catshark
Scyliorhinus hesperius
LC
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Boa catshark
Scyliorhinus haeckelii
DD 🐾
Chain cat shark
Scyliorhinus retifer
LC 🐾
Cloudy cat shark
Scyliorhinus torazame
LC 🐾
Comoro cat shark
Scyliorhinus comoroensis
DD 🐾
Blotched cat shark
Scyliorhinus meadi
LC 🐾
Brown-spotted cat shark
Scyliorhinus garmani
DD 🐾
Yellow-spotted cat shark
Scyliorhinus capensis
NT 🐾
Cat shark
Scyliorhinus torrei
LC 🐾
Dark freckled catshark
Scyliorhinus ugoi
LC 🐾
Nurse hound
Scyliorhinus cervigoni
DD 🐾
Boa Catshark
Scyliorhinus boa
LC
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