Quimera negra vs Ninespot Chimaera

Hydrolagus melanophasma compared with Hydrolagus barbouri

Key Differences

• Quimera negra is Least Concern while Ninespot Chimaera is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Quimera negra	Ninespot Chimaera
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Holocephali (Holocephali)	Holocephali (Holocephali)
Order same	Chimaeriformes (Chimaeriformes)	Chimaeriformes (Chimaeriformes)
Family same	Chimaeridae	Chimaeridae
Genus same	Hydrolagus	Hydrolagus
Species	Hydrolagus melanophasma	Hydrolagus barbouri

Evolutionary Relationship

Quimera negra and Ninespot Chimaera share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hydrolagus.

Conservation Status

Quimera negra

LC — Least Concern

Ninespot Chimaera

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Quimera negra	Ninespot Chimaera
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Quimera negra

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Chile.

Ninespot Chimaera