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Roussette boa

Scyliorhinus boa

Least Concern

About

The Boa Catshark (Scyliorhinus boa) is a species in the genus Scyliorhinus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family
Scyliorhinidae
Genus
Scyliorhinus
Species
Scyliorhinus boa (Roussette boa)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Gomafu-torazame
Spanish Alitán boa
French Roussette boa
Portuguese Cação-pinto

Similar Species in Scyliorhinus

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grande roussette
Scyliorhinus stellaris
Not Evaluated
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Grande roussette
Scyliorhinus cervigoni
Data Deficient
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petite roussette
Scyliorhinus canicula
Least Concern
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Roussette à taches brunes
Scyliorhinus garmani
Data Deficient
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Roussette à taches jaunes
Scyliorhinus capensis
Near Threatened
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Roussette boa
Scyliorhinus hesperius
Least Concern
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Roussette boa
Scyliorhinus haeckelii
Data Deficient
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Roussette cloquée
Scyliorhinus meadi
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Roussette boa?
The scientific name of Roussette boa is Scyliorhinus boa. It belongs to the genus Scyliorhinus.
What is the conservation status of Roussette boa?
Roussette boa (Scyliorhinus boa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Roussette boa belong to?
Roussette boa (Scyliorhinus boa) belongs to the genus Scyliorhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Roussette boa endangered?
No, Roussette boa (Scyliorhinus boa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Roussette boa belong to?
Roussette boa (Scyliorhinus boa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Roussette boa?
The closest relatives of Roussette boa in the genus Scyliorhinus include grande roussette, Grande roussette, petite roussette, Roussette à taches brunes, Roussette à taches jaunes.

Genus Scyliorhinus — 14 Species

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grande roussette
Scyliorhinus stellaris
NE 🐾
Grande roussette
Scyliorhinus cervigoni
DD 🐾
petite roussette
Scyliorhinus canicula
LC 🐾
Roussette à taches brunes
Scyliorhinus garmani
DD 🐾
Roussette à taches jaunes
Scyliorhinus capensis
NT 🐾
Roussette boa
Scyliorhinus haeckelii
DD 🐾
Roussette boa
Scyliorhinus hesperius
LC
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Roussette boa
Scyliorhinus boa
LC
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Roussette cloquée
Scyliorhinus meadi
LC 🐾
Roussette maille
Scyliorhinus retifer
LC 🐾
Roussette naine
Scyliorhinus torrei
LC 🐾
Roussette nuageuse
Scyliorhinus torazame
LC 🐾
Comoro cat shark
Scyliorhinus comoroensis
DD 🐾
Dark freckled catshark
Scyliorhinus ugoi
LC
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