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Gatuso

Mustelus schmitti

Critically Endangered
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Gatuso
French Emissole gatuso
Portuguese Canejo

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Boca blanca
Mustelus canis
Near Threatened
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Boca blanca
Mustelus asterias
Not Evaluated
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Boca blanca
Mustelus mustelus
Not Evaluated
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Boca dulce
Mustelus palumbes
Least Concern
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Boca dulce
Mustelus mosis
Near Threatened
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Boca Dulce
Mustelus norrisi
Near Threatened
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Cazón
Mustelus lunulatus
Least Concern
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Cazón
Mustelus higmani
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gatuso?
The scientific name of Gatuso is Mustelus schmitti. It belongs to the genus Mustelus.
What is the conservation status of Gatuso?
Gatuso (Mustelus schmitti) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Gatuso belong to?
Gatuso (Mustelus schmitti) belongs to the genus Mustelus, which is part of the taxonomic family Triakidae.
Is Gatuso endangered?
Yes, Gatuso (Mustelus schmitti) 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 Gatuso belong to?
Gatuso (Mustelus schmitti) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Gatuso?
The closest relatives of Gatuso in the genus Mustelus include Boca blanca, Boca blanca, Boca blanca, Boca dulce, Boca dulce.

Genus Mustelus — 20 Species

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Boca blanca
Mustelus asterias
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Boca blanca
Mustelus canis
NT 🐾
Boca blanca
Mustelus mustelus
NE 🐾
Boca dulce
Mustelus mosis
NT 🐾
Boca dulce
Mustelus palumbes
LC 🐾
Boca Dulce
Mustelus norrisi
NT 🐾
Cazón
Mustelus lunulatus
LC 🐾
Cazón
Mustelus higmani
EN 🐾
Cazón
Mustelus fasciatus
CR 🐾
Cazón blanco
Mustelus dorsalis
VU 🐾
Cazón de leche
Mustelus henlei
LC 🐾
Cazón del Golfo
Mustelus sinusmexicanus
LC 🐾
Cazón gris
Mustelus californicus
LC 🐾
Cazón hacat
Mustelus albipinnis
LC
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Gatuso
Mustelus schmitti
CR
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Mammon Enano
Mustelus minicanis
EN 🐾
Musola
Mustelus antarcticus
LC 🐾
Musola austral
Mustelus walkeri
DD 🐾
Musola austral
Mustelus lenticulatus
LC 🐾
Musola celestial
Mustelus stevensi
LC
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