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Pejegato atlántico

Apristurus laurussonii

Least Concern

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The Atlantic ghost cat shark (Apristurus laurussonii) is a species in the genus Apristurus. 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.

Distributed across Portugal and Venezuela.

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)

Species

Apristurus laurussonii (Pejegato atlántico)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pejegato atlántico

French Holbiche atlantique

German Island-Tiefwasserkatzenhai

Arabic غرَّاء مادير

Similar Species in Apristurus

Apristurus profundorum

Apristurus longicephalus

Apristurus macrorhynchus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pejegato atlántico?

The scientific name of Pejegato atlántico is Apristurus laurussonii. It belongs to the genus Apristurus.

What is the conservation status of Pejegato atlántico?

Pejegato atlántico (Apristurus laurussonii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pejegato atlántico live?

Pejegato atlántico is found in Distributed across Portugal and Venezuela.. Countries include Portugal, Venezuela.

What family does Pejegato atlántico belong to?

Pejegato atlántico (Apristurus laurussonii) belongs to the genus Apristurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.

Is Pejegato atlántico endangered?

No, Pejegato atlántico (Apristurus laurussonii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Pejegato atlántico belong to?

Pejegato atlántico (Apristurus laurussonii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Pejegato atlántico?

The closest relatives of Pejegato atlántico in the genus Apristurus include Gatica afilada, Gato marrón, Gato trompudo, Pejegato abisal, Pejegato aletón.