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Aka-ginzame (Ghost shark)

Hydrolagus mitsukurii

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

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
Chimaeridae
Genus
Hydrolagus
Species
Hydrolagus mitsukurii (Aka-ginzame)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 갈은상어
Japanese Aka-ginzame
Russian химера черная

Similar Species in Hydrolagus

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Ginzame
Hydrolagus colliei
Least Concern
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Itohiki-ginzame
Hydrolagus alberti
Least Concern
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Kasumi-hoshi-ginzame
Hydrolagus bemisi
Least Concern
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Kokonohoshi-ginzame
Hydrolagus barbouri
Data Deficient
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Munaguro-ginzame
Hydrolagus mirabilis
Least Concern
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Murasaki-ginzame
Hydrolagus purpurescens
Least Concern
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Ghost shark
Hydrolagus pallidus
Least Concern
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Black ghost shark
Hydrolagus homonycteris
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Aka-ginzame?
The scientific name of Aka-ginzame is Hydrolagus mitsukurii. It belongs to the genus Hydrolagus.
What is the conservation status of Aka-ginzame?
Aka-ginzame (Hydrolagus mitsukurii) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Aka-ginzame live?
Aka-ginzame is found in Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Aka-ginzame belong to?
Aka-ginzame (Hydrolagus mitsukurii) belongs to the genus Hydrolagus, which is part of the taxonomic family Chimaeridae.
What kingdom does Aka-ginzame belong to?
Aka-ginzame (Hydrolagus mitsukurii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Aka-ginzame?
The closest relatives of Aka-ginzame in the genus Hydrolagus include Ginzame, Itohiki-ginzame, Kasumi-hoshi-ginzame, Kokonohoshi-ginzame, Munaguro-ginzame.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Hydrolagus — 19 Species

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Aka-ginzame
Hydrolagus mitsukurii
NT
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Ginzame
Hydrolagus colliei
LC 🐾
Itohiki-ginzame
Hydrolagus alberti
LC 🐾
Kasumi-hoshi-ginzame
Hydrolagus bemisi
LC 🐾
Kokonohoshi-ginzame
Hydrolagus barbouri
DD 🐾
Munaguro-ginzame
Hydrolagus mirabilis
LC 🐾
Murasaki-ginzame
Hydrolagus purpurescens
LC 🐾
Galápagos Ghost Shark
Hydrolagus mccoskeri
LC 🐾
Striped rabbitfish
Hydrolagus matallanasi
VU 🐾
Pointy-nosed blue chimaera
Hydrolagus trolli
LC 🐾
Eastern Pacific Black Ghostshark
Hydrolagus melanophasma
LC 🐾
African chimaera
Hydrolagus africanus
LC 🐾
Big eye chimaera
Hydrolagus macrophthalmus
LC 🐾
Black ghost shark
Hydrolagus homonycteris
LC 🐾
Atlantic chimaera
Hydrolagus affinis
LC 🐾
Whitespot Ghostshark
Hydrolagus alphus
LC 🐾
Ghost shark
Hydrolagus pallidus
LC 🐾
Chimaera
Hydrolagus novaezealandiae
LC 🐾
Marbled Ghostshark
Hydrolagus marmoratus
LC
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