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Chimère commune

Chimaera notafricana

Least Concern

About

The Cape chimaera (Chimaera notafricana) is a species in the genus Chimaera. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Holocephali (Holocephali)
Order
Chimaeriformes (Chimaeriformes)
Family
Chimaeridae
Genus
Chimaera
Species
Chimaera notafricana (Chimère commune)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Quimera
French Chimère commune
Russian Химера европейская

Similar Species in Chimaera

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Cat
Chimaera monstrosa
Vulnerable
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Chimère
Chimaera cubana
Least Concern
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Chimère bouche-foncée
Chimaera buccanigella
Data Deficient
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Chimère opale
Chimaera opalescens
Least Concern
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Whitefin chimarea
Chimaera argiloba
Least Concern
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Southern chimaera
Chimaera fulva
Least Concern
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Longspine chimaera
Chimaera macrospina
Least Concern
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Owston’s Chimaera
Chimaera owstoni
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chimère commune?
The scientific name of Chimère commune is Chimaera notafricana. It belongs to the genus Chimaera.
What is the conservation status of Chimère commune?
Chimère commune (Chimaera notafricana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Chimère commune belong to?
Chimère commune (Chimaera notafricana) belongs to the genus Chimaera, which is part of the taxonomic family Chimaeridae.
Is Chimère commune endangered?
No, Chimère commune (Chimaera notafricana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Chimère commune belong to?
Chimère commune (Chimaera notafricana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Chimère commune?
The closest relatives of Chimère commune in the genus Chimaera include Cat, Chimère, Chimère bouche-foncée, Chimère opale, Southern chimaera.

Genus Chimaera — 15 Species

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Cat
Chimaera monstrosa
VU 🐾
Chimère
Chimaera cubana
LC 🐾
Chimère bouche-foncée
Chimaera buccanigella
DD
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Chimère commune
Chimaera notafricana
LC
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Chimère opale
Chimaera opalescens
LC 🐾
Southern chimaera
Chimaera fulva
LC 🐾
Longspine chimaera
Chimaera macrospina
LC 🐾
Owston’s Chimaera
Chimaera owstoni
DD 🐾
Jordan’s Chimaera
Chimaera jordani
DD 🐾
Bahamas ghost shark
Chimaera bahamaensis
LC 🐾
Chimaera
Chimaera phantasma
VU 🐾
Carpenter's chimaera
Chimaera lignaria
LC 🐾
Leopard Chimaera
Chimaera panthera
LC 🐾
Shortspine chimaera
Chimaera obscura
LC 🐾
Whitefin chimarea
Chimaera argiloba
LC
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