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Gato pimienta

Galeus piperatus

Least Concern

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
Galeus
Species
Galeus piperatus (Gato pimienta)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Gato pimienta
French Chien poivré
Arabic قِرش قِِطّ مُفَلْفَل

Similar Species in Galeus

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Bardoulina
Galeus melastomus
Not Evaluated
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Gatica manchada
Galeus antillensis
Least Concern
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Gatica Manchada
Galeus arae
Least Concern
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Golayo
Galeus polli
Vulnerable
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olayo atlántico
Galeus atlanticus
Near Threatened
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Pintarroja enana
Galeus schultzi
Least Concern
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Pintarroja islándica
Galeus murinus
Least Concern
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Pintarroja nipona
Galeus nipponensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gato pimienta?
The scientific name of Gato pimienta is Galeus piperatus. It belongs to the genus Galeus.
What is the conservation status of Gato pimienta?
Gato pimienta (Galeus piperatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Gato pimienta belong to?
Gato pimienta (Galeus piperatus) belongs to the genus Galeus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Gato pimienta endangered?
No, Gato pimienta (Galeus piperatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Gato pimienta belong to?
Gato pimienta (Galeus piperatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Gato pimienta?
The closest relatives of Gato pimienta in the genus Galeus include Bardoulina, Gatica manchada, Gatica Manchada, Golayo, olayo atlántico.

Genus Galeus — 17 Species

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Bardoulina
Galeus melastomus
NE 🐾
Gatica manchada
Galeus antillensis
LC 🐾
Gatica Manchada
Galeus arae
LC
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Gato pimienta
Galeus piperatus
LC
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Golayo
Galeus polli
VU 🐾
olayo atlántico
Galeus atlanticus
NT 🐾
Pintarroja enana
Galeus schultzi
LC 🐾
Pintarroja islándica
Galeus murinus
LC 🐾
Pintarroja nipona
Galeus nipponensis
LC 🐾
Pintarroja rabolija
Galeus cadenati
LC 🐾
Pintarroja rabonegro
Galeus sauteri
LC 🐾
Pintarroja salamanquesa
Galeus eastmani
LC 🐾
Tubarão-cauda-de-serra-do-sul
Galeus mincaronei
VU 🐾
Slender sawtail cat shark
Galeus gracilis
DD 🐾
Springer's sawtail cat shark
Galeus springeri
LC 🐾
Longnose sawtail cat shark
Galeus longirostris
LC 🐾
Phallic Catshark
Galeus priapus
LC
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