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Pata-roxa

Scyliorhinus canicula

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

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 canicula (Pata-roxa)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Breka
French petite roussette
German Kleingefleckter Katzenhai
Portuguese Pata-roxa
Russian Koshachya akula
Arabic Irsh
Turkish Dişlikedi balığı

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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Cação-pinto
Scyliorhinus boa
Least Concern
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Gata
Scyliorhinus stellaris
Not Evaluated
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Blotched cat shark
Scyliorhinus meadi
Least Concern
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Nurse hound
Scyliorhinus cervigoni
Data Deficient
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pata-roxa?
The scientific name of Pata-roxa is Scyliorhinus canicula. It belongs to the genus Scyliorhinus.
What is the conservation status of Pata-roxa?
Pata-roxa (Scyliorhinus canicula) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pata-roxa live?
Pata-roxa is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Pata-roxa belong to?
Pata-roxa (Scyliorhinus canicula) belongs to the genus Scyliorhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Pata-roxa endangered?
No, Pata-roxa (Scyliorhinus canicula) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Pata-roxa belong to?
Pata-roxa (Scyliorhinus canicula) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Pata-roxa?
The closest relatives of Pata-roxa in the genus Scyliorhinus include Cação-gata, Cação-gato negrinho, Cação-pinto, Gata, Blotched cat shark.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Scyliorhinus — 14 Species

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Cação-gata
Scyliorhinus haeckelii
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Cação-gato negrinho
Scyliorhinus ugoi
LC 🐾
Cação-pinto
Scyliorhinus boa
LC 🐾
Gata
Scyliorhinus stellaris
NE
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Pata-roxa
Scyliorhinus canicula
LC
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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
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Comoro cat shark
Scyliorhinus comoroensis
DD
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