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Whitespot Ghostshark

Hydrolagus alphus

Least Concern

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Holocephali (Holocephali)
Order
Chimaeriformes (Seekatzen)
Family
Chimaeridae
Genus
Hydrolagus
Species
Hydrolagus alphus (Whitespot Ghostshark)

Similar Species in Hydrolagus

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Dunkle Tiefenseeratte
Hydrolagus affinis
Least Concern
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Helle Tiefenseeratte
Hydrolagus pallidus
Least Concern
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Kleine Tiefenseeratte
Hydrolagus mirabilis
Least Concern
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Rattenfisch
Hydrolagus colliei
Least Concern
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Ghost shark
Hydrolagus mitsukurii
Near Threatened
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Black ghost shark
Hydrolagus homonycteris
Least Concern
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Chimaera
Hydrolagus novaezealandiae
Least Concern
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African chimaera
Hydrolagus africanus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Whitespot Ghostshark?
The scientific name of Whitespot Ghostshark is Hydrolagus alphus. It belongs to the genus Hydrolagus.
What is the conservation status of Whitespot Ghostshark?
Whitespot Ghostshark (Hydrolagus alphus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Whitespot Ghostshark belong to?
Whitespot Ghostshark (Hydrolagus alphus) belongs to the genus Hydrolagus, which is part of the taxonomic family Chimaeridae.
Is Whitespot Ghostshark endangered?
No, Whitespot Ghostshark (Hydrolagus alphus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Whitespot Ghostshark belong to?
Whitespot Ghostshark (Hydrolagus alphus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Whitespot Ghostshark?
The closest relatives of Whitespot Ghostshark in the genus Hydrolagus include Dunkle Tiefenseeratte, Helle Tiefenseeratte, Kleine Tiefenseeratte, Rattenfisch, Chimaera.

Genus Hydrolagus — 19 Species

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Dunkle Tiefenseeratte
Hydrolagus affinis
LC 🐾
Helle Tiefenseeratte
Hydrolagus pallidus
LC 🐾
Kleine Tiefenseeratte
Hydrolagus mirabilis
LC 🐾
Rattenfisch
Hydrolagus colliei
LC 🐾
Chimaera
Hydrolagus novaezealandiae
LC 🐾
Marbled Ghostshark
Hydrolagus marmoratus
LC 🐾
Galápagos Ghost Shark
Hydrolagus mccoskeri
LC 🐾
Striped rabbitfish
Hydrolagus matallanasi
VU 🐾
Pointy-nosed blue chimaera
Hydrolagus trolli
LC 🐾
Gulf Chimaera
Hydrolagus alberti
LC 🐾
Purple chimaera
Hydrolagus purpurescens
LC 🐾
Pale ghost shark
Hydrolagus bemisi
LC 🐾
Ninespot Chimaera
Hydrolagus barbouri
DD 🐾
Eastern Pacific Black Ghostshark
Hydrolagus melanophasma
LC 🐾
African chimaera
Hydrolagus africanus
LC 🐾
Big eye chimaera
Hydrolagus macrophthalmus
LC 🐾
Black ghost shark
Hydrolagus homonycteris
LC
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Whitespot Ghostshark
Hydrolagus alphus
LC
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Ghost shark
Hydrolagus mitsukurii
NT
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