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Gata

Scyliorhinus stellaris

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Alitán
French grande roussette
German Grossgefleckter Katzenhai
Portuguese Gata
Russian Akula-koshka
Arabic Hartouka gata
Turkish Boz lekeli kedibalığı

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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Pata-roxa
Scyliorhinus canicula
Least Concern
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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
View all species in Scyliorhinus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gata?
The scientific name of Gata is Scyliorhinus stellaris. It belongs to the genus Scyliorhinus.
Where does Gata live?
Gata is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Gata belong to?
Gata (Scyliorhinus stellaris) belongs to the genus Scyliorhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
What kingdom does Gata belong to?
Gata (Scyliorhinus stellaris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Gata?
The closest relatives of Gata in the genus Scyliorhinus include Cação-gata, Cação-gato negrinho, Cação-pinto, Pata-roxa, 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
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Gata
Scyliorhinus stellaris
NE
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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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