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Kleingefleckter Katzenhai

Scyliorhinus canicula

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

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 canicula (Kleingefleckter Katzenhai)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Breka
French petite roussette
German Kleingefleckter Katzenhai
Portuguese Pata-roxa
Russian Koshachya akula
Arabic Irsh
Turkish Dişlikedi balığı

Similar Species in Scyliorhinus

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Grossgefleckter Katzenhai
Scyliorhinus stellaris
Not Evaluated
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Boa Catshark
Scyliorhinus boa
Least Concern
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Boa catshark
Scyliorhinus hesperius
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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Nurse hound
Scyliorhinus cervigoni
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Scyliorhinus — 14 Species

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Grossgefleckter Katzenhai
Scyliorhinus stellaris
NE
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Kleingefleckter Katzenhai
Scyliorhinus canicula
LC
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Boa catshark
Scyliorhinus hesperius
LC 🐾
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
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Boa Catshark
Scyliorhinus boa
LC
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