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Pejegato de Silas

Cephaloscyllium silasi

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family
Scyliorhinidae
Genus
Cephaloscyllium
Species
Cephaloscyllium silasi (Pejegato de Silas)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pejegato de Silas
French Holbiche indienne
Arabic قِرش مُنتفِخ هندي

Similar Species in Cephaloscyllium

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Gato hinchado
Cephaloscyllium ventriosum
Least Concern
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Pejegato ajedrezado
Cephaloscyllium isabellum
Least Concern
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Pejegato ajedrezado
Cephaloscyllium sarawakensis
Critically Endangered
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Pejegato ajedrezado
Cephaloscyllium umbratile
Near Threatened
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Pejegato australiano
Cephaloscyllium laticeps
Least Concern
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Pejegato balón
Cephaloscyllium sufflans
Near Threatened
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Pejegato bordeado
Cephaloscyllium albipinnum
Critically Endangered
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Pejegato mallero
Cephaloscyllium fasciatum
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pejegato de Silas?
The scientific name of Pejegato de Silas is Cephaloscyllium silasi. It belongs to the genus Cephaloscyllium.
What is the conservation status of Pejegato de Silas?
Pejegato de Silas (Cephaloscyllium silasi) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Pejegato de Silas belong to?
Pejegato de Silas (Cephaloscyllium silasi) belongs to the genus Cephaloscyllium, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Pejegato de Silas endangered?
Yes, Pejegato de Silas (Cephaloscyllium silasi) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Pejegato de Silas belong to?
Pejegato de Silas (Cephaloscyllium silasi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Pejegato de Silas?
The closest relatives of Pejegato de Silas in the genus Cephaloscyllium include Gato hinchado, Pejegato ajedrezado, Pejegato ajedrezado, Pejegato ajedrezado, Pejegato australiano.

Genus Cephaloscyllium — 17 Species

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Gato hinchado
Cephaloscyllium ventriosum
LC 🐾
Pejegato ajedrezado
Cephaloscyllium isabellum
LC 🐾
Pejegato ajedrezado
Cephaloscyllium sarawakensis
CR 🐾
Pejegato ajedrezado
Cephaloscyllium umbratile
NT 🐾
Pejegato australiano
Cephaloscyllium laticeps
LC 🐾
Pejegato balón
Cephaloscyllium sufflans
NT 🐾
Pejegato bordeado
Cephaloscyllium albipinnum
CR
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Pejegato de Silas
Cephaloscyllium silasi
CR
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Pejegato mallero
Cephaloscyllium fasciatum
CR 🐾
Pejegato mallero
Cephaloscyllium hiscosellum
LC 🐾
Speckled swellshark
Cephaloscyllium speccum
DD 🐾
Painted swellshark
Cephaloscyllium pictum
DD 🐾
Steven's swellshark
Cephaloscyllium stevensi
LC 🐾
Flagtail swellshark
Cephaloscyllium signourum
DD 🐾
Narrowbar swellshark
Cephaloscyllium zebrum
DD 🐾
Saddled swellshark
Cephaloscyllium variegatum
NT 🐾
Cook’s swellshark
Cephaloscyllium cooki
DD
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