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Cação-gata

Scyliorhinus haeckelii

Data Deficient
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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

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
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Cartilaginous Fish
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Ground Sharks
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Scyliorhinidae
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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
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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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