Pintaroja

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Chile.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)

Family

Scyliorhinidae

Genus

Schroederichthys

Species

Schroederichthys chilensis (Pintaroja)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pintaroja

French Holbiche à taches rouges

Portuguese Tubarão-lagarto-chileno

Arabic قِرش قِطّ ذو بُقع حمراء

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Pejegato bocachica

Schroederichthys bivius

Least Concern

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Pejegato menudo

Schroederichthys tenuis

Least Concern

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Pejegato rabo fino

Schroederichthys maculatus

Least Concern

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Lizard catshark

Schroederichthys saurisqualus

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pintaroja?

The scientific name of Pintaroja is Schroederichthys chilensis. It belongs to the genus Schroederichthys.

What is the conservation status of Pintaroja?

Pintaroja (Schroederichthys chilensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pintaroja live?

Pintaroja is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.

What family does Pintaroja belong to?

Pintaroja (Schroederichthys chilensis) belongs to the genus Schroederichthys, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.

Is Pintaroja endangered?

No, Pintaroja (Schroederichthys chilensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Pintaroja belong to?

Pintaroja (Schroederichthys chilensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Pintaroja?

The closest relatives of Pintaroja in the genus Schroederichthys include Pejegato bocachica, Pejegato menudo, Pejegato rabo fino, Lizard catshark.