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Jordan-ginzame (Jordan’s Chimaera)

Chimaera jordani

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

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
Chimaera
Species
Chimaera jordani (Jordan-ginzame)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Jordan-ginzame

Similar Species in Chimaera

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Ginzame
Chimaera monstrosa
Vulnerable
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Ginzame
Chimaera phantasma
Vulnerable
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Shirobuchi-ginzame
Chimaera owstoni
Data Deficient
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Takumi-ginzame
Chimaera lignaria
Least Concern
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Whitefin chimarea
Chimaera argiloba
Least Concern
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Bahamas ghost shark
Chimaera bahamaensis
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jordan-ginzame?
The scientific name of Jordan-ginzame is Chimaera jordani. It belongs to the genus Chimaera.
What is the conservation status of Jordan-ginzame?
Jordan-ginzame (Chimaera jordani) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Jordan-ginzame live?
Jordan-ginzame is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Jordan-ginzame belong to?
Jordan-ginzame (Chimaera jordani) belongs to the genus Chimaera, which is part of the taxonomic family Chimaeridae.
What kingdom does Jordan-ginzame belong to?
Jordan-ginzame (Chimaera jordani) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Jordan-ginzame?
The closest relatives of Jordan-ginzame in the genus Chimaera include Ginzame, Ginzame, Shirobuchi-ginzame, Takumi-ginzame, Bahamas ghost shark.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Chimaera — 15 Species

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Ginzame
Chimaera monstrosa
VU 🐾
Ginzame
Chimaera phantasma
VU
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Jordan-ginzame
Chimaera jordani
DD
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Shirobuchi-ginzame
Chimaera owstoni
DD 🐾
Takumi-ginzame
Chimaera lignaria
LC 🐾
Bahamas ghost shark
Chimaera bahamaensis
LC 🐾
Southern chimaera
Chimaera fulva
LC 🐾
Longspine chimaera
Chimaera macrospina
LC 🐾
Chimaera
Chimaera cubana
LC 🐾
Opal chimaera
Chimaera opalescens
LC 🐾
Dark-mouth Chimaera
Chimaera buccanigella
DD 🐾
Leopard Chimaera
Chimaera panthera
LC 🐾
Cape chimaera
Chimaera notafricana
LC 🐾
Shortspine chimaera
Chimaera obscura
LC 🐾
Whitefin chimarea
Chimaera argiloba
LC
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