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Pointy-nosed blue chimaera

Hydrolagus trolli

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Chile.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Holocephali (Holocephali)
Order
Chimaeriformes (Chimaeriformes)
Family
Chimaeridae
Genus
Hydrolagus
Species
Hydrolagus trolli (Pointy-nosed blue chimaera)

Names in Other Languages

French Chimère bleue à museau pointu

Similar Species in Hydrolagus

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Quimera-americana
Hydrolagus colliei
Least Concern
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Quimera-malhada
Hydrolagus matallanasi
Vulnerable
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Ratazana-da-fundura
Hydrolagus affinis
Least Concern
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Black ghost shark
Hydrolagus homonycteris
Least Concern
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Large-eyed rabbitfish
Hydrolagus mirabilis
Least Concern
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Ghost shark
Hydrolagus mitsukurii
Near Threatened
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Ghost shark
Hydrolagus pallidus
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 Pointy-nosed blue chimaera?
The scientific name of Pointy-nosed blue chimaera is Hydrolagus trolli. It belongs to the genus Hydrolagus.
What is the conservation status of Pointy-nosed blue chimaera?
Pointy-nosed blue chimaera (Hydrolagus trolli) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pointy-nosed blue chimaera live?
Pointy-nosed blue chimaera is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.
What family does Pointy-nosed blue chimaera belong to?
Pointy-nosed blue chimaera (Hydrolagus trolli) belongs to the genus Hydrolagus, which is part of the taxonomic family Chimaeridae.
Is Pointy-nosed blue chimaera endangered?
No, Pointy-nosed blue chimaera (Hydrolagus trolli) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Pointy-nosed blue chimaera belong to?
Pointy-nosed blue chimaera (Hydrolagus trolli) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Pointy-nosed blue chimaera?
The closest relatives of Pointy-nosed blue chimaera in the genus Hydrolagus include Quimera-americana, Quimera-malhada, Ratazana-da-fundura, Large-eyed rabbitfish, Ghost shark.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Hydrolagus — 19 Species

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Quimera-americana
Hydrolagus colliei
LC 🐾
Quimera-malhada
Hydrolagus matallanasi
VU 🐾
Ratazana-da-fundura
Hydrolagus affinis
LC 🐾
Large-eyed rabbitfish
Hydrolagus mirabilis
LC 🐾
Ghost shark
Hydrolagus mitsukurii
NT 🐾
Ghost shark
Hydrolagus pallidus
LC 🐾
Chimaera
Hydrolagus novaezealandiae
LC 🐾
Marbled Ghostshark
Hydrolagus marmoratus
LC 🐾
Galápagos Ghost Shark
Hydrolagus mccoskeri
LC
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Pointy-nosed blue chimaera
Hydrolagus trolli
LC
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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 🐾
Black ghost shark
Hydrolagus homonycteris
LC 🐾
Whitespot Ghostshark
Hydrolagus alphus
LC
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