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Borrico

Hydrolagus affinis

Least Concern
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The Atlantic chimaera (Hydrolagus affinis) is a species in the genus Hydrolagus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Chile and Portugal.

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Borrico
French Chimère de profondeur
German Dunkle Tiefenseeratte
Portuguese Ratazana-da-fundura

Similar Species in Hydrolagus

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Quimera
Hydrolagus colliei
Least Concern
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Quimera negra
Hydrolagus melanophasma
Least Concern
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Quimera ojón
Hydrolagus mirabilis
Least Concern
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Black ghost shark
Hydrolagus homonycteris
Least Concern
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Ghost shark
Hydrolagus mitsukurii
Near Threatened
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Ghost shark
Hydrolagus pallidus
Least Concern
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Chimaera
Hydrolagus novaezealandiae
Least Concern
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Whitespot Ghostshark
Hydrolagus alphus
Least Concern
View all species in Hydrolagus →

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Holocephali
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Chimaeriformes
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Chimaeridae
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Hydrolagus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Borrico?
The scientific name of Borrico is Hydrolagus affinis. It belongs to the genus Hydrolagus.
What is the conservation status of Borrico?
Borrico (Hydrolagus affinis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Borrico live?
Borrico is found in Distributed across Chile and Portugal.. Countries include Chile, Portugal.
What family does Borrico belong to?
Borrico (Hydrolagus affinis) belongs to the genus Hydrolagus, which is part of the taxonomic family Chimaeridae.
Is Borrico endangered?
No, Borrico (Hydrolagus affinis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Borrico belong to?
Borrico (Hydrolagus affinis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Borrico?
The closest relatives of Borrico in the genus Hydrolagus include Quimera, Quimera negra, Quimera ojón, Ghost shark, Chimaera.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Hydrolagus — 19 Species

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Borrico
Hydrolagus affinis
LC
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Quimera
Hydrolagus colliei
LC 🐾
Quimera negra
Hydrolagus melanophasma
LC 🐾
Quimera ojón
Hydrolagus mirabilis
LC 🐾
Ghost shark
Hydrolagus pallidus
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 🐾
African chimaera
Hydrolagus africanus
LC 🐾
Big eye chimaera
Hydrolagus macrophthalmus
LC 🐾
Black ghost shark
Hydrolagus homonycteris
LC 🐾
Whitespot Ghostshark
Hydrolagus alphus
LC 🐾
Ghost shark
Hydrolagus mitsukurii
NT
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