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Cação-viola

Pseudobatos horkelii

Critically Endangered

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The Brazilian guitarfish (Pseudobatos horkelii) is a species in the genus Pseudobatos. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Rhinopristiformes (Rhinopristiformes)

Species

Pseudobatos horkelii (Cação-viola)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Guitarra

German Geigenrochen

Portuguese Cação-viola

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Arraia-viola

Pseudobatos percellens

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Viola

Pseudobatos lentiginosus

Vulnerable

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Viola-do-Perú

Pseudobatos planiceps

Vulnerable

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Whitenose guitarfish

Pseudobatos leucorhynchus

Vulnerable

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Speckled guitarfish

Pseudobatos glaucostigmus

Pseudobatos productus

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cação-viola?

The scientific name of Cação-viola is Pseudobatos horkelii. It belongs to the genus Pseudobatos.

What is the conservation status of Cação-viola?

Cação-viola (Pseudobatos horkelii) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Cação-viola belong to?

Cação-viola (Pseudobatos horkelii) belongs to the genus Pseudobatos, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhinobatidae.

Is Cação-viola endangered?

Yes, Cação-viola (Pseudobatos horkelii) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Cação-viola belong to?

Cação-viola (Pseudobatos horkelii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Cação-viola?

The closest relatives of Cação-viola in the genus Pseudobatos include Arraia-viola, Viola, Viola-do-Perú, Speckled guitarfish, Guitarfish.