Tengu-ginzame (Deep-sea Pacific knife-nose chimaera)

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Chile and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (動物)

Phylum

Chordata (脊索動物)

Class

Holocephali (全頭亜綱)

Order

Chimaeriformes (ギンザメ目)

Family

Rhinochimaeridae

Genus

Rhinochimaera

Species

Rhinochimaera pacifica (Tengu-ginzame)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Tengu-ginzame

Russian химера тихоокеанская носатая

Similar Species in Rhinochimaera

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Kuro-tengu-ginzame

Rhinochimaera africana

Data Deficient

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Nishi-tenguginzame

Rhinochimaera atlantica

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tengu-ginzame?

The scientific name of Tengu-ginzame is Rhinochimaera pacifica. It belongs to the genus Rhinochimaera.

What is the conservation status of Tengu-ginzame?

Tengu-ginzame (Rhinochimaera pacifica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Tengu-ginzame live?

Tengu-ginzame is found in Distributed across Chile and Taiwan.. Countries include Chile, Taiwan.

What family does Tengu-ginzame belong to?

Tengu-ginzame (Rhinochimaera pacifica) belongs to the genus Rhinochimaera, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhinochimaeridae.

Is Tengu-ginzame endangered?

No, Tengu-ginzame (Rhinochimaera pacifica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Tengu-ginzame belong to?

Tengu-ginzame (Rhinochimaera pacifica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Tengu-ginzame?

The closest relatives of Tengu-ginzame in the genus Rhinochimaera include Kuro-tengu-ginzame, Nishi-tenguginzame.