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Cazón blanco

Mustelus dorsalis

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family
Triakidae
Genus
Mustelus
Species
Mustelus dorsalis (Cazón blanco)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cazón blanco
French Emissole blanche
Arabic كلب البحر الأملس ذو أسنان حادَّة

Similar Species in Mustelus

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Boca blanca
Mustelus mustelus
Not Evaluated
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Boca blanca
Mustelus asterias
Not Evaluated
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Boca blanca
Mustelus canis
Near Threatened
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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 fasciatus
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cazón blanco?
The scientific name of Cazón blanco is Mustelus dorsalis. It belongs to the genus Mustelus.
What is the conservation status of Cazón blanco?
Cazón blanco (Mustelus dorsalis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Cazón blanco belong to?
Cazón blanco (Mustelus dorsalis) belongs to the genus Mustelus, which is part of the taxonomic family Triakidae.
Is Cazón blanco endangered?
Yes, Cazón blanco (Mustelus dorsalis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Cazón blanco belong to?
Cazón blanco (Mustelus dorsalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Cazón blanco?
The closest relatives of Cazón blanco 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
NE 🐾
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
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Cazón blanco
Mustelus dorsalis
VU
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Cazón de leche
Mustelus henlei
LC 🐾
Cazón del Golfo
Mustelus sinusmexicanus
LC 🐾
Cazón gris
Mustelus californicus
LC 🐾
Cazón hacat
Mustelus albipinnis
LC 🐾
Gatuso
Mustelus schmitti
CR 🐾
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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