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Chimère de profondeur

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

Full Taxonomy

Holocephali (Holocephali)

Order

Chimaeriformes (Chimaeriformes)

Species

Hydrolagus affinis (Chimère de profondeur)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Borrico

French Chimère de profondeur

German Dunkle Tiefenseeratte

Portuguese Ratazana-da-fundura

Similar Species in Hydrolagus

Chimère bleue à museau pointu

Hydrolagus homonycteris

Least Concern

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Ghost shark

Hydrolagus mitsukurii

Hydrolagus novaezealandiae

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chimère de profondeur?

The scientific name of Chimère de profondeur is Hydrolagus affinis. It belongs to the genus Hydrolagus.

What is the conservation status of Chimère de profondeur?

Chimère de profondeur (Hydrolagus affinis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chimère de profondeur live?

Chimère de profondeur is found in Distributed across Chile and Portugal.. Countries include Chile, Portugal.

What family does Chimère de profondeur belong to?

Chimère de profondeur (Hydrolagus affinis) belongs to the genus Hydrolagus, which is part of the taxonomic family Chimaeridae.

Is Chimère de profondeur endangered?

No, Chimère de profondeur (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 Chimère de profondeur belong to?

Chimère de profondeur (Hydrolagus affinis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Chimère de profondeur?

The closest relatives of Chimère de profondeur in the genus Hydrolagus include Borrico, Chimère, Chimère bleue à museau pointu, Ghost shark, Chimaera.