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Cação

Mustelus norrisi

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Boca Dulce
French Emissole veuve
Portuguese Cação
Arabic كلب البحر الأملس أَرْمَل

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Bico doce
Mustelus canis
Near Threatened
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Cação
Mustelus higmani
Endangered
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Cacao antárctico
Mustelus antarcticus
Least Concern
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Caneja
Mustelus mustelus
Not Evaluated
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Caneja
Mustelus manazo
Endangered
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Caneja
Mustelus asterias
Not Evaluated
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Canejo
Mustelus schmitti
Critically Endangered
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Canejo malhado
Mustelus fasciatus
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cação?
The scientific name of Cação is Mustelus norrisi. It belongs to the genus Mustelus.
What is the conservation status of Cação?
Cação (Mustelus norrisi) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cação live?
Cação is found in Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Cação belong to?
Cação (Mustelus norrisi) belongs to the genus Mustelus, which is part of the taxonomic family Triakidae.
What kingdom does Cação belong to?
Cação (Mustelus norrisi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Cação?
The closest relatives of Cação in the genus Mustelus include Bico doce, Cação, Cacao antárctico, Caneja, Caneja.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Mustelus — 20 Species

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Bico doce
Mustelus canis
NT
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Cação
Mustelus norrisi
NT
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Cação
Mustelus higmani
EN 🐾
Cacao antárctico
Mustelus antarcticus
LC 🐾
Caneja
Mustelus manazo
EN 🐾
Caneja
Mustelus asterias
NE 🐾
Caneja
Mustelus mustelus
NE 🐾
Canejo
Mustelus schmitti
CR 🐾
Canejo malhado
Mustelus fasciatus
CR 🐾
Australian grey smooth-hound
Mustelus ravidus
LC 🐾
Whitemargin smoothhound
Mustelus albipinnis
LC 🐾
Brown smooth hound
Mustelus henlei
LC 🐾
Arabian smooth hound
Mustelus mosis
NT 🐾
Dusky smooth-hound
Mustelus palumbes
LC 🐾
Sicklefin smooth hound
Mustelus lunulatus
LC 🐾
Smooth hound
Mustelus mento
CR 🐾
Eastern spotted gummy shark
Mustelus walkeri
DD 🐾
Venezuelan Dwarf Smoothhound
Mustelus minicanis
EN 🐾
Black spotted smooth hound
Mustelus punctulatus
VU 🐾
Humpback smooth hound
Mustelus whitneyi
CR
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