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Yellow-spotted cat shark

Scyliorhinus capensis

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family
Scyliorhinidae
Genus
Scyliorhinus
Species
Scyliorhinus capensis (Yellow-spotted cat shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Alitán de manchas amarillas
French Roussette à taches jaunes
Arabic غرَّاء ذات بُقَع صفراء

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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Gata
Scyliorhinus stellaris
Not Evaluated
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Pata-roxa
Scyliorhinus canicula
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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Cat shark
Scyliorhinus torrei
Least Concern
View all species in Scyliorhinus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow-spotted cat shark?
The scientific name of Yellow-spotted cat shark is Scyliorhinus capensis. It belongs to the genus Scyliorhinus.
What is the conservation status of Yellow-spotted cat shark?
Yellow-spotted cat shark (Scyliorhinus capensis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Yellow-spotted cat shark belong to?
Yellow-spotted cat shark (Scyliorhinus capensis) belongs to the genus Scyliorhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
What kingdom does Yellow-spotted cat shark belong to?
Yellow-spotted cat shark (Scyliorhinus capensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Yellow-spotted cat shark?
The closest relatives of Yellow-spotted cat shark in the genus Scyliorhinus include Cação-gata, Cação-gato negrinho, Cação-pinto, Gata, Pata-roxa.

Genus Scyliorhinus — 14 Species

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Cação-gata
Scyliorhinus haeckelii
DD 🐾
Cação-gato negrinho
Scyliorhinus ugoi
LC 🐾
Cação-pinto
Scyliorhinus boa
LC 🐾
Gata
Scyliorhinus stellaris
NE 🐾
Pata-roxa
Scyliorhinus canicula
LC 🐾
Blotched cat shark
Scyliorhinus meadi
LC 🐾
Brown-spotted cat shark
Scyliorhinus garmani
DD
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Yellow-spotted cat shark
Scyliorhinus capensis
NT
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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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