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Quimera negra

Hydrolagus melanophasma

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Chile.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

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

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Quimera negra

Similar Species in Hydrolagus

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

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Hydrolagus — 19 Species

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Borrico
Hydrolagus affinis
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Quimera
Hydrolagus colliei
LC
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Quimera negra
Hydrolagus melanophasma
LC
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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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