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Murasaki-ginzame (Purple chimaera)

Hydrolagus purpurescens

Least Concern

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
Chimaeridae
Genus
Hydrolagus
Species
Hydrolagus purpurescens (Murasaki-ginzame)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Murasaki-ginzame

Similar Species in Hydrolagus

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Aka-ginzame
Hydrolagus mitsukurii
Near Threatened
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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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Black ghost shark
Hydrolagus homonycteris
Least Concern
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Whitespot Ghostshark
Hydrolagus alphus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Murasaki-ginzame?
The scientific name of Murasaki-ginzame is Hydrolagus purpurescens. It belongs to the genus Hydrolagus.
What is the conservation status of Murasaki-ginzame?
Murasaki-ginzame (Hydrolagus purpurescens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Murasaki-ginzame belong to?
Murasaki-ginzame (Hydrolagus purpurescens) belongs to the genus Hydrolagus, which is part of the taxonomic family Chimaeridae.
Is Murasaki-ginzame endangered?
No, Murasaki-ginzame (Hydrolagus purpurescens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Murasaki-ginzame belong to?
Murasaki-ginzame (Hydrolagus purpurescens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Murasaki-ginzame?
The closest relatives of Murasaki-ginzame in the genus Hydrolagus include Aka-ginzame, Ginzame, Itohiki-ginzame, Kasumi-hoshi-ginzame, Kokonohoshi-ginzame.

Genus Hydrolagus — 19 Species

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Aka-ginzame
Hydrolagus mitsukurii
NT 🐾
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
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Murasaki-ginzame
Hydrolagus purpurescens
LC
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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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