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Canejo

Mustelus schmitti

Critically Endangered
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Gatuso
French Emissole gatuso
Portuguese Canejo

Similar Species in Mustelus

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

What is the scientific name of Canejo?
The scientific name of Canejo is Mustelus schmitti. It belongs to the genus Mustelus.
What is the conservation status of Canejo?
Canejo (Mustelus schmitti) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Canejo belong to?
Canejo (Mustelus schmitti) belongs to the genus Mustelus, which is part of the taxonomic family Triakidae.
Is Canejo endangered?
Yes, Canejo (Mustelus schmitti) 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 Canejo belong to?
Canejo (Mustelus schmitti) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Canejo?
The closest relatives of Canejo in the genus Mustelus include Bico doce, Cação, Cação, Cacao antárctico, Caneja.

Genus Mustelus — 20 Species

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Bico doce
Mustelus canis
NT 🐾
Cação
Mustelus norrisi
NT 🐾
Cação
Mustelus higmani
EN 🐾
Cacao antárctico
Mustelus antarcticus
LC 🐾
Caneja
Mustelus manazo
EN 🐾
Caneja
Mustelus asterias
NE 🐾
Caneja
Mustelus mustelus
NE
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Canejo
Mustelus schmitti
CR
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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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