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Cação-pinto

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 (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family
Scyliorhinidae
Genus
Scyliorhinus
Species
Scyliorhinus boa (Cação-pinto)

Names in Other Languages

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

Similar Species in Scyliorhinus

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Cação-gata
Scyliorhinus haeckelii
Data Deficient
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Cação-gato negrinho
Scyliorhinus ugoi
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-pinto?
The scientific name of Cação-pinto is Scyliorhinus boa. It belongs to the genus Scyliorhinus.
What is the conservation status of Cação-pinto?
Cação-pinto (Scyliorhinus boa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Cação-pinto belong to?
Cação-pinto (Scyliorhinus boa) belongs to the genus Scyliorhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Cação-pinto endangered?
No, Cação-pinto (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 Cação-pinto belong to?
Cação-pinto (Scyliorhinus boa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Cação-pinto?
The closest relatives of Cação-pinto in the genus Scyliorhinus include Cação-gata, Cação-gato negrinho, Gata, Pata-roxa, Blotched cat shark.

Genus Scyliorhinus — 14 Species

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Cação-gata
Scyliorhinus haeckelii
DD 🐾
Cação-gato negrinho
Scyliorhinus ugoi
LC
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Cação-pinto
Scyliorhinus boa
LC
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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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