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Cação

Mustelus higmani

Endangered
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Kitsune-hoshizame
Spanish Cazón
French Emissole ti-yeux
Portuguese Cação

Similar Species in Mustelus

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Bico doce
Mustelus canis
Near Threatened
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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 asterias
Not Evaluated
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Caneja
Mustelus manazo
Endangered
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Caneja
Mustelus mustelus
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 higmani. It belongs to the genus Mustelus.
What is the conservation status of Cação?
Cação (Mustelus higmani) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cação live?
Cação is found in Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Cação belong to?
Cação (Mustelus higmani) belongs to the genus Mustelus, which is part of the taxonomic family Triakidae.
Is Cação endangered?
Yes, Cação (Mustelus higmani) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Cação belong to?
Cação (Mustelus higmani) 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 🐾
Cação
Mustelus norrisi
NT
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Cação
Mustelus higmani
EN
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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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