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Alitán boa

Scyliorhinus boa

Least Concern

About

The Boa Catshark (Scyliorhinus boa) 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 (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family
Scyliorhinidae
Genus
Scyliorhinus
Species
Scyliorhinus boa (Alitán boa)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Gomafu-torazame
Spanish Alitán boa
French Roussette boa
Portuguese Cação-pinto

Similar Species in Scyliorhinus

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Alitán
Scyliorhinus cervigoni
Data Deficient
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Alitán
Scyliorhinus stellaris
Not Evaluated
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Alitán boa
Scyliorhinus hesperius
Least Concern
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Alitán boa
Scyliorhinus haeckelii
Data Deficient
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Alitán de manchas amarillas
Scyliorhinus capensis
Near Threatened
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Alitán enano
Scyliorhinus torrei
Least Concern
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Alitán mallero
Scyliorhinus retifer
Least Concern
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Alitán manchado
Scyliorhinus garmani
Data Deficient
View all species in Scyliorhinus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alitán boa?
The scientific name of Alitán boa is Scyliorhinus boa. It belongs to the genus Scyliorhinus.
What is the conservation status of Alitán boa?
Alitán boa (Scyliorhinus boa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Alitán boa belong to?
Alitán boa (Scyliorhinus boa) belongs to the genus Scyliorhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Alitán boa endangered?
No, Alitán boa (Scyliorhinus boa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Alitán boa belong to?
Alitán boa (Scyliorhinus boa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Alitán boa?
The closest relatives of Alitán boa in the genus Scyliorhinus include Alitán, Alitán, Alitán boa, Alitán boa, Alitán de manchas amarillas.

Genus Scyliorhinus — 14 Species

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Alitán
Scyliorhinus stellaris
NE 🐾
Alitán
Scyliorhinus cervigoni
DD 🐾
Alitán boa
Scyliorhinus hesperius
LC 🐾
Alitán boa
Scyliorhinus haeckelii
DD
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Alitán boa
Scyliorhinus boa
LC
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Alitán de manchas amarillas
Scyliorhinus capensis
NT 🐾
Alitán enano
Scyliorhinus torrei
LC 🐾
Alitán mallero
Scyliorhinus retifer
LC 🐾
Alitán manchado
Scyliorhinus garmani
DD 🐾
Alitán nubarrado
Scyliorhinus torazame
LC 🐾
Alitán pintarrajo
Scyliorhinus meadi
LC 🐾
Breka
Scyliorhinus canicula
LC 🐾
Comoro cat shark
Scyliorhinus comoroensis
DD 🐾
Dark freckled catshark
Scyliorhinus ugoi
LC
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