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Ghost shark

Hydrolagus pallidus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Chile and Portugal.

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Holocephali (전두어아강)
Order
Chimaeriformes (은상어목)
Family
Chimaeridae
Genus
Hydrolagus
Species
Hydrolagus pallidus (Ghost shark)

Names in Other Languages

German Helle Tiefenseeratte

Similar Species in Hydrolagus

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갈은상어
Hydrolagus mitsukurii
Near Threatened
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Black ghost shark
Hydrolagus homonycteris
Least Concern
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Atlantic chimaera
Hydrolagus affinis
Least Concern
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Whitespot Ghostshark
Hydrolagus alphus
Least Concern
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Large-eyed rabbitfish
Hydrolagus mirabilis
Least Concern
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Angel fish
Hydrolagus colliei
Least Concern
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Chimaera
Hydrolagus novaezealandiae
Least Concern
🐾
African chimaera
Hydrolagus africanus
Least Concern
View all species in Hydrolagus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ghost shark?
The scientific name of Ghost shark is Hydrolagus pallidus. It belongs to the genus Hydrolagus.
What is the conservation status of Ghost shark?
Ghost shark (Hydrolagus pallidus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Ghost shark live?
Ghost shark is found in Distributed across Chile and Portugal.. Countries include Chile, Portugal.
What family does Ghost shark belong to?
Ghost shark (Hydrolagus pallidus) belongs to the genus Hydrolagus, which is part of the taxonomic family Chimaeridae.
Is Ghost shark endangered?
No, Ghost shark (Hydrolagus pallidus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Ghost shark belong to?
Ghost shark (Hydrolagus pallidus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Ghost shark?
The closest relatives of Ghost shark in the genus Hydrolagus include 갈은상어, Angel fish, Black ghost shark, Atlantic chimaera, Whitespot Ghostshark.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Hydrolagus — 19 Species

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갈은상어
Hydrolagus mitsukurii
NT 🐾
Angel fish
Hydrolagus colliei
LC 🐾
Black ghost shark
Hydrolagus homonycteris
LC 🐾
Atlantic chimaera
Hydrolagus affinis
LC 🐾
Whitespot Ghostshark
Hydrolagus alphus
LC 🐾
Large-eyed rabbitfish
Hydrolagus mirabilis
LC
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Ghost shark
Hydrolagus pallidus
LC
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Chimaera
Hydrolagus novaezealandiae
LC 🐾
Marbled Ghostshark
Hydrolagus marmoratus
LC 🐾
Galápagos Ghost Shark
Hydrolagus mccoskeri
LC 🐾
Striped rabbitfish
Hydrolagus matallanasi
VU 🐾
Pointy-nosed blue chimaera
Hydrolagus trolli
LC 🐾
Gulf Chimaera
Hydrolagus alberti
LC 🐾
Purple chimaera
Hydrolagus purpurescens
LC 🐾
Pale ghost shark
Hydrolagus bemisi
LC 🐾
Ninespot Chimaera
Hydrolagus barbouri
DD 🐾
Eastern Pacific Black Ghostshark
Hydrolagus melanophasma
LC 🐾
African chimaera
Hydrolagus africanus
LC 🐾
Big eye chimaera
Hydrolagus macrophthalmus
LC
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