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Gata-negra

Etmopterus spinax

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Squaliformes (Squaliformes)

Species

Etmopterus spinax (Gata-negra)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Negrito

French Epineux noir

German Kleiner schwarzer Dornhai

Portuguese Gata-negra

Russian Nochnaya

Arabic Kalb

Turkish Kadife köpekbalığı

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gata-negra?

The scientific name of Gata-negra is Etmopterus spinax. It belongs to the genus Etmopterus.

What is the conservation status of Gata-negra?

Gata-negra (Etmopterus spinax) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gata-negra live?

Gata-negra is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does Gata-negra belong to?

Gata-negra (Etmopterus spinax) belongs to the genus Etmopterus, which is part of the taxonomic family Etmopteridae.

What kingdom does Gata-negra belong to?

Gata-negra (Etmopterus spinax) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Gata-negra?

The closest relatives of Gata-negra in the genus Etmopterus include Gata-preta, Lixinha-da-fundura, Lixinha-de-fundura espinhosa, Lixinha-de-fundura lucifera, Tubarão-lanterna.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Etmopterus — 20 Species

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Gata-negra

Etmopterus spinax

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Native Range — 4 Countries

Genus Etmopterus — 20 Species

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