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Cação-gata

Scyliorhinus haeckelii

Data Deficient

About

The Boa catshark (Scyliorhinus haeckelii) is a species in the genus Scyliorhinus. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family
Scyliorhinidae
Genus
Scyliorhinus
Species
Scyliorhinus haeckelii (Cação-gata)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Alitán boa
French Roussette boa
Portuguese Cação-gata

Similar Species in Scyliorhinus

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Cação-gato negrinho
Scyliorhinus ugoi
Least Concern
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Cação-pinto
Scyliorhinus boa
Least Concern
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Gata
Scyliorhinus stellaris
Not Evaluated
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Pata-roxa
Scyliorhinus canicula
Least Concern
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Comoro cat shark
Scyliorhinus comoroensis
Data Deficient
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Blotched cat shark
Scyliorhinus meadi
Least Concern
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Brown-spotted cat shark
Scyliorhinus garmani
Data Deficient
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Yellow-spotted cat shark
Scyliorhinus capensis
Near Threatened
View all species in Scyliorhinus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cação-gata?
The scientific name of Cação-gata is Scyliorhinus haeckelii. It belongs to the genus Scyliorhinus.
What is the conservation status of Cação-gata?
Cação-gata (Scyliorhinus haeckelii) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Cação-gata belong to?
Cação-gata (Scyliorhinus haeckelii) belongs to the genus Scyliorhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
What kingdom does Cação-gata belong to?
Cação-gata (Scyliorhinus haeckelii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Cação-gata?
The closest relatives of Cação-gata in the genus Scyliorhinus include Cação-gato negrinho, Cação-pinto, Gata, Pata-roxa, Blotched cat shark.

Genus Scyliorhinus — 14 Species

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Cação-gata
Scyliorhinus haeckelii
DD
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Cação-gato negrinho
Scyliorhinus ugoi
LC 🐾
Cação-pinto
Scyliorhinus boa
LC 🐾
Gata
Scyliorhinus stellaris
NE 🐾
Pata-roxa
Scyliorhinus canicula
LC 🐾
Blotched cat shark
Scyliorhinus meadi
LC 🐾
Brown-spotted cat shark
Scyliorhinus garmani
DD 🐾
Yellow-spotted cat shark
Scyliorhinus capensis
NT 🐾
Cat shark
Scyliorhinus torrei
LC 🐾
Nurse hound
Scyliorhinus cervigoni
DD 🐾
Boa catshark
Scyliorhinus hesperius
LC 🐾
Chain cat shark
Scyliorhinus retifer
LC 🐾
Cloudy cat shark
Scyliorhinus torazame
LC 🐾
Comoro cat shark
Scyliorhinus comoroensis
DD
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