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Elephant fish

Callorhinchus callorynchus

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Holocephali (كاملات الرؤوس)
Order
Chimaeriformes (خرافيات)
Family
Callorhinchidae
Genus
Callorhinchus
Species
Callorhinchus callorynchus (Elephant fish)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Zou-ginzame
Spanish Achagual
French Masca
Portuguese Acagual

Similar Species in Callorhinchus

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Elephant fish
Callorhinchus milii
Least Concern
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Cape elephantfish
Callorhinchus capensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Elephant fish?
The scientific name of Elephant fish is Callorhinchus callorynchus. It belongs to the genus Callorhinchus.
What is the conservation status of Elephant fish?
Elephant fish (Callorhinchus callorynchus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Elephant fish live?
Elephant fish is found in Found in Chile. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile.
What family does Elephant fish belong to?
Elephant fish (Callorhinchus callorynchus) belongs to the genus Callorhinchus, which is part of the taxonomic family Callorhinchidae.
Is Elephant fish endangered?
Yes, Elephant fish (Callorhinchus callorynchus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Elephant fish belong to?
Elephant fish (Callorhinchus callorynchus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Elephant fish?
The closest relatives of Elephant fish in the genus Callorhinchus include Elephant fish, Cape elephantfish.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Callorhinchus — 3 Species

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Elephant fish
Callorhinchus milii
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Cape elephantfish
Callorhinchus capensis
LC
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Elephant fish
Callorhinchus callorynchus
VU
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