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Shirobuchi-ginzame (Owston’s Chimaera)

Chimaera owstoni

Data Deficient

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 owstoni (Shirobuchi-ginzame)

Names in Other Languages

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

Genus Chimaera — 15 Species

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Ginzame
Chimaera monstrosa
VU 🐾
Ginzame
Chimaera phantasma
VU 🐾
Jordan-ginzame
Chimaera jordani
DD
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Shirobuchi-ginzame
Chimaera owstoni
DD
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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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