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갈은상어 (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

Animalia (동물)

Chordata (척삭동물)

Holocephali (전두어아강)

Chimaeriformes (은상어목)

Species

Hydrolagus mitsukurii (갈은상어)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 갈은상어

Japanese Aka-ginzame

Russian химера черная

Similar Species in Hydrolagus

Hydrolagus colliei

Black ghost shark

Hydrolagus homonycteris

Atlantic chimaera

Hydrolagus affinis

Whitespot Ghostshark

Hydrolagus alphus

Large-eyed rabbitfish

Hydrolagus mirabilis

Hydrolagus pallidus

Hydrolagus novaezealandiae

African chimaera

Hydrolagus africanus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 갈은상어?

The scientific name of 갈은상어 is Hydrolagus mitsukurii. It belongs to the genus Hydrolagus.

What is the conservation status of 갈은상어?

갈은상어 (Hydrolagus mitsukurii) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does 갈은상어 live?

갈은상어 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 갈은상어 belong to?

갈은상어 (Hydrolagus mitsukurii) belongs to the genus Hydrolagus, which is part of the taxonomic family Chimaeridae.

What kingdom does 갈은상어 belong to?

갈은상어 (Hydrolagus mitsukurii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of 갈은상어?

The closest relatives of 갈은상어 in the genus Hydrolagus include Angel fish, Black ghost shark, Atlantic chimaera, Whitespot Ghostshark, Large-eyed rabbitfish.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Hydrolagus — 19 Species

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갈은상어

Hydrolagus mitsukurii

NT

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Hydrolagus colliei

Black ghost shark

Hydrolagus homonycteris

Atlantic chimaera

Hydrolagus affinis

Whitespot Ghostshark

Hydrolagus alphus

Large-eyed rabbitfish

Hydrolagus mirabilis

Hydrolagus pallidus

Hydrolagus novaezealandiae

Marbled Ghostshark

Hydrolagus marmoratus

Galápagos Ghost Shark

Hydrolagus mccoskeri

Striped rabbitfish

Hydrolagus matallanasi

Pointy-nosed blue chimaera

Hydrolagus trolli

Hydrolagus alberti

Purple chimaera

Hydrolagus purpurescens

Pale ghost shark

Hydrolagus bemisi

Ninespot Chimaera

Hydrolagus barbouri

Eastern Pacific Black Ghostshark

Hydrolagus melanophasma

African chimaera

Hydrolagus africanus

Big eye chimaera

Hydrolagus macrophthalmus

Data verified 3월 2026

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