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Zou-ginzame (Elephant fish)

Callorhinchus callorynchus

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Chile. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

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
Callorhinchidae
Genus
Callorhinchus
Species
Callorhinchus callorynchus (Zou-ginzame)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Zou-ginzame
Spanish Achagual
French Masca
Portuguese Acagual

Similar Species in Callorhinchus

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Elephant fish
Callorhinchus milii
Least Concern
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Cape elephantfish
Callorhinchus capensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Zou-ginzame?
The scientific name of Zou-ginzame is Callorhinchus callorynchus. It belongs to the genus Callorhinchus.
What is the conservation status of Zou-ginzame?
Zou-ginzame (Callorhinchus callorynchus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Zou-ginzame live?
Zou-ginzame is found in Found in Chile. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile.
What family does Zou-ginzame belong to?
Zou-ginzame (Callorhinchus callorynchus) belongs to the genus Callorhinchus, which is part of the taxonomic family Callorhinchidae.
Is Zou-ginzame endangered?
Yes, Zou-ginzame (Callorhinchus callorynchus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Zou-ginzame belong to?
Zou-ginzame (Callorhinchus callorynchus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Zou-ginzame?
The closest relatives of Zou-ginzame in the genus Callorhinchus include Elephant fish, Cape elephantfish.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Callorhinchus — 3 Species

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Zou-ginzame
Callorhinchus callorynchus
VU
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Elephant fish
Callorhinchus milii
LC 🐾
Cape elephantfish
Callorhinchus capensis
LC
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