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Pejegato cabezón

Apristurus longicephalus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family
Scyliorhinidae
Genus
Apristurus
Species
Apristurus longicephalus (Pejegato cabezón)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Tengu-herazame
Spanish Pejegato cabezón
French Holbiche à grande tête
Arabic قِرش قِطّ كبير الرأس

Similar Species in Apristurus

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Gatica afilada
Apristurus riveri
Least Concern
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Gato marrón
Apristurus brunneus
Data Deficient
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Gato trompudo
Apristurus kampae
Data Deficient
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Pejegato abisal
Apristurus profundorum
Least Concern
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Pejegato aletón
Apristurus herklotsi
Least Concern
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Pejegato atlántico
Apristurus laurussonii
Least Concern
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Pejegato cano
Apristurus canutus
Least Concern
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Pejegato chato
Apristurus macrorhynchus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pejegato cabezón?
The scientific name of Pejegato cabezón is Apristurus longicephalus. It belongs to the genus Apristurus.
What is the conservation status of Pejegato cabezón?
Pejegato cabezón (Apristurus longicephalus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pejegato cabezón live?
Pejegato cabezón is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Pejegato cabezón belong to?
Pejegato cabezón (Apristurus longicephalus) belongs to the genus Apristurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Pejegato cabezón endangered?
No, Pejegato cabezón (Apristurus longicephalus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Pejegato cabezón belong to?
Pejegato cabezón (Apristurus longicephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Pejegato cabezón?
The closest relatives of Pejegato cabezón in the genus Apristurus include Gatica afilada, Gato marrón, Gato trompudo, Pejegato abisal, Pejegato aletón.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Apristurus — 20 Species

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Gatica afilada
Apristurus riveri
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Gato marrón
Apristurus brunneus
DD 🐾
Gato trompudo
Apristurus kampae
DD 🐾
Pejegato abisal
Apristurus profundorum
LC 🐾
Pejegato aletón
Apristurus herklotsi
LC 🐾
Pejegato atlántico
Apristurus laurussonii
LC
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Pejegato cabezón
Apristurus longicephalus
LC
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Pejegato cano
Apristurus canutus
LC 🐾
Pejegato chato
Apristurus macrorhynchus
LC 🐾
Pejegato chino
Apristurus sinensis
DD 🐾
Pejegato de Borneo
Apristurus platyrhynchus
LC 🐾
Pejegato esponjoso
Apristurus spongiceps
DD 🐾
Pejegato fantasma
Apristurus manis
LC 🐾
Pejegato hocicón
Apristurus nasutus
LC 🐾
Pejegato índico
Apristurus indicus
LC 🐾
Pejegato japonés
Apristurus japonicus
LC 🐾
Pejegato mocho
Apristurus parvipinnis
LC 🐾
Pejegato ñato
Apristurus investigatoris
LC 🐾
Pejegato paliducho
Apristurus sibogae
LC 🐾
Pejegato panameño
Apristurus stenseni
LC
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