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Pintarroja coral

Atelomycterus marmoratus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family
Scyliorhinidae
Genus
Atelomycterus
Species
Atelomycterus marmoratus (Pintarroja coral)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Sango-torazame
Spanish Pintarroja coral
French Chien corail
Arabic قِرش قِطّ مرجان
Vietnamese Cá Nhám hoa
Indonesian Cucut tokek

Similar Species in Atelomycterus

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Pejegato jaspeado
Atelomycterus macleayi
Least Concern
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Banded catshark
Atelomycterus fasciatus
Least Concern
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Eastern banded catshark
Atelomycterus marnkalha
Data Deficient
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Bali catshark
Atelomycterus baliensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pintarroja coral?
The scientific name of Pintarroja coral is Atelomycterus marmoratus. It belongs to the genus Atelomycterus.
What is the conservation status of Pintarroja coral?
Pintarroja coral (Atelomycterus marmoratus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pintarroja coral live?
Pintarroja coral is found in Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Pintarroja coral belong to?
Pintarroja coral (Atelomycterus marmoratus) belongs to the genus Atelomycterus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
What kingdom does Pintarroja coral belong to?
Pintarroja coral (Atelomycterus marmoratus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Pintarroja coral?
The closest relatives of Pintarroja coral in the genus Atelomycterus include Pejegato jaspeado, Banded catshark, Eastern banded catshark, Bali catshark.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Atelomycterus — 5 Species

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Pejegato jaspeado
Atelomycterus macleayi
LC
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Pintarroja coral
Atelomycterus marmoratus
NT
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Banded catshark
Atelomycterus fasciatus
LC 🐾
Eastern banded catshark
Atelomycterus marnkalha
DD 🐾
Bali catshark
Atelomycterus baliensis
LC
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