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Pejegato esponjoso

Apristurus spongiceps

Data Deficient
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pejegato esponjoso
French Holbiche tête molle
Arabic قِرش قِطّ رأس رَخْو

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 esponjoso?
The scientific name of Pejegato esponjoso is Apristurus spongiceps. It belongs to the genus Apristurus.
What is the conservation status of Pejegato esponjoso?
Pejegato esponjoso (Apristurus spongiceps) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Pejegato esponjoso belong to?
Pejegato esponjoso (Apristurus spongiceps) belongs to the genus Apristurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
What kingdom does Pejegato esponjoso belong to?
Pejegato esponjoso (Apristurus spongiceps) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Pejegato esponjoso?
The closest relatives of Pejegato esponjoso in the genus Apristurus include Gatica afilada, Gato marrón, Gato trompudo, Pejegato abisal, Pejegato aletón.

Genus Apristurus — 20 Species

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Gatica afilada
Apristurus riveri
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Gato marrón
Apristurus brunneus
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Gato trompudo
Apristurus kampae
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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
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Pejegato de Borneo
Apristurus platyrhynchus
LC
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Pejegato esponjoso
Apristurus spongiceps
DD
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Pejegato fantasma
Apristurus manis
LC 🐾
Pejegato hocicón
Apristurus nasutus
LC 🐾
Pejegato índico
Apristurus indicus
LC 🐾
Pejegato japonés
Apristurus japonicus
LC 🐾
Pejegato mocho
Apristurus parvipinnis
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Pejegato ñato
Apristurus investigatoris
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Pejegato paliducho
Apristurus sibogae
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Pejegato panameño
Apristurus stenseni
LC
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