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Longspine chimaera

Chimaera macrospina

Least Concern

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Holocephali (Holocephali)
Order
Chimaeriformes (Seekatzen)
Family
Chimaeridae
Genus
Chimaera
Species
Chimaera macrospina (Longspine chimaera)

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Chimaera monstrosa
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Carpenter's chimaera
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Least Concern
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Leopard Chimaera
Chimaera panthera
Least Concern
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Cape chimaera
Chimaera notafricana
Least Concern
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Shortspine chimaera
Chimaera obscura
Least Concern
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Whitefin chimarea
Chimaera argiloba
Least Concern
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Dark-mouth Chimaera
Chimaera buccanigella
Data Deficient
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Southern chimaera
Chimaera fulva
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Longspine chimaera?
The scientific name of Longspine chimaera is Chimaera macrospina. It belongs to the genus Chimaera.
What is the conservation status of Longspine chimaera?
Longspine chimaera (Chimaera macrospina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Longspine chimaera belong to?
Longspine chimaera (Chimaera macrospina) belongs to the genus Chimaera, which is part of the taxonomic family Chimaeridae.
Is Longspine chimaera endangered?
No, Longspine chimaera (Chimaera macrospina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Longspine chimaera belong to?
Longspine chimaera (Chimaera macrospina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Longspine chimaera?
The closest relatives of Longspine chimaera in the genus Chimaera include Chimäre, Carpenter's chimaera, Leopard Chimaera, Cape chimaera, Shortspine chimaera.

Genus Chimaera — 15 Species

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Chimäre
Chimaera monstrosa
VU 🐾
Carpenter's chimaera
Chimaera lignaria
LC 🐾
Leopard Chimaera
Chimaera panthera
LC 🐾
Cape chimaera
Chimaera notafricana
LC 🐾
Shortspine chimaera
Chimaera obscura
LC 🐾
Whitefin chimarea
Chimaera argiloba
LC 🐾
Dark-mouth Chimaera
Chimaera buccanigella
DD 🐾
Southern chimaera
Chimaera fulva
LC
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Longspine chimaera
Chimaera macrospina
LC
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Owston’s Chimaera
Chimaera owstoni
DD 🐾
Chimaera
Chimaera cubana
LC 🐾
Jordan’s Chimaera
Chimaera jordani
DD 🐾
Opal chimaera
Chimaera opalescens
LC 🐾
Bahamas ghost shark
Chimaera bahamaensis
LC 🐾
Chimaera
Chimaera phantasma
VU
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