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Gomafu-torazame (Boa Catshark)

Scyliorhinus boa

Least Concern
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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

Names in Other Languages

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

Similar Species in Scyliorhinus

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Torazame
Scyliorhinus torazame
Least Concern
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Boa catshark
Scyliorhinus hesperius
Least Concern
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Boa catshark
Scyliorhinus haeckelii
Data Deficient
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Chain cat shark
Scyliorhinus retifer
Least Concern
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Comoro cat shark
Scyliorhinus comoroensis
Data Deficient
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Nurse hound
Scyliorhinus cervigoni
Data Deficient
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nursehound
Scyliorhinus stellaris
Not Evaluated
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Brown-spotted cat shark
Scyliorhinus garmani
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gomafu-torazame?
The scientific name of Gomafu-torazame is Scyliorhinus boa. It belongs to the genus Scyliorhinus.
What is the conservation status of Gomafu-torazame?
Gomafu-torazame (Scyliorhinus boa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Gomafu-torazame belong to?
Gomafu-torazame (Scyliorhinus boa) belongs to the genus Scyliorhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Gomafu-torazame endangered?
No, Gomafu-torazame (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 Gomafu-torazame belong to?
Gomafu-torazame (Scyliorhinus boa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Gomafu-torazame?
The closest relatives of Gomafu-torazame in the genus Scyliorhinus include Torazame, Boa catshark, Chain cat shark, Comoro cat shark, Nurse hound.

Genus Scyliorhinus — 14 Species

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Gomafu-torazame
Scyliorhinus boa
LC
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Torazame
Scyliorhinus torazame
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Boa catshark
Scyliorhinus haeckelii
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Chain cat shark
Scyliorhinus retifer
LC 🐾
Comoro cat shark
Scyliorhinus comoroensis
DD 🐾
Nurse hound
Scyliorhinus cervigoni
DD 🐾
nursehound
Scyliorhinus stellaris
NE 🐾
Brown-spotted cat shark
Scyliorhinus garmani
DD 🐾
Yellow-spotted cat shark
Scyliorhinus capensis
NT 🐾
Cat shark
Scyliorhinus torrei
LC 🐾
Dark freckled catshark
Scyliorhinus ugoi
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Blotched cat shark
Scyliorhinus meadi
LC 🐾
dogfish
Scyliorhinus canicula
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Boa catshark
Scyliorhinus hesperius
LC
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