Gato lima

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

Parmaturus

Species

Parmaturus xaniurus (Gato lima)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Gato lima

French Holbiche râpe

Arabic قِرش قِطّ ذيل قَويّ

Similar Species in Parmaturus

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Pejagato salamandra

Parmaturus pilosus

Least Concern

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Pejegato campechano

Parmaturus campechiensis

Least Concern

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Pejegato de agallas negras

Parmaturus melanobranchus

Least Concern

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Velvet catshark

Parmaturus lanatus

Least Concern

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White-clasper catshark

Parmaturus albipenis

Least Concern

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White-tip Catshark

Parmaturus albimarginatus

Least Concern

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Beige catshark

Parmaturus bigus

Data Deficient

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McMillan's cat shark

Parmaturus macmillani

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gato lima?

The scientific name of Gato lima is Parmaturus xaniurus. It belongs to the genus Parmaturus.

What is the conservation status of Gato lima?

Gato lima (Parmaturus xaniurus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Gato lima belong to?

Gato lima (Parmaturus xaniurus) belongs to the genus Parmaturus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.

Is Gato lima endangered?

No, Gato lima (Parmaturus xaniurus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Gato lima belong to?

Gato lima (Parmaturus xaniurus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Gato lima?

The closest relatives of Gato lima in the genus Parmaturus include Pejagato salamandra, Pejegato campechano, Pejegato de agallas negras, White-clasper catshark, White-tip Catshark.