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Pejegato puerco

Apristurus microps

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

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 microps (Pejegato puerco)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pejegato puerco
French Holbiche porc
German Kleinaugen-Tiefwasserkatzenhai
Arabic قِرش قِطّ صغير العينين

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 cabezón
Apristurus longicephalus
Least Concern
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Pejegato cano
Apristurus canutus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

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