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Borrico

Hydrolagus mirabilis

Least Concern

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Holocephali (Holocephali)
Order
Chimaeriformes (Chimaeriformes)
Family
Chimaeridae
Genus
Hydrolagus
Species
Hydrolagus mirabilis (Borrico)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Munaguro-ginzame
Spanish Quimera ojón
French Borrico
German Kleine Tiefenseeratte

Similar Species in Hydrolagus

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Chimère
Hydrolagus colliei
Least Concern
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Chimère bleue à museau pointu
Hydrolagus trolli
Least Concern
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Chimère de profondeur
Hydrolagus affinis
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Borrico?
The scientific name of Borrico is Hydrolagus mirabilis. It belongs to the genus Hydrolagus.
What is the conservation status of Borrico?
Borrico (Hydrolagus mirabilis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Borrico belong to?
Borrico (Hydrolagus mirabilis) belongs to the genus Hydrolagus, which is part of the taxonomic family Chimaeridae.
Is Borrico endangered?
No, Borrico (Hydrolagus mirabilis) 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 mirabilis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Borrico?
The closest relatives of Borrico in the genus Hydrolagus include Chimère, Chimère bleue à museau pointu, Chimère de profondeur, Ghost shark, Chimaera.

Genus Hydrolagus — 19 Species

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Borrico
Hydrolagus mirabilis
LC
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Chimère
Hydrolagus colliei
LC 🐾
Chimère bleue à museau pointu
Hydrolagus trolli
LC 🐾
Chimère de profondeur
Hydrolagus affinis
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 🐾
Gulf Chimaera
Hydrolagus alberti
LC 🐾
Purple chimaera
Hydrolagus purpurescens
LC 🐾
Pale ghost shark
Hydrolagus bemisi
LC 🐾
Ninespot Chimaera
Hydrolagus barbouri
DD 🐾
Eastern Pacific Black Ghostshark
Hydrolagus melanophasma
LC 🐾
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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