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Quimera-malhada

Hydrolagus matallanasi

Vulnerable

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Holocephali (Holocephali)
Order
Chimaeriformes (Chimaeriformes)
Family
Chimaeridae
Genus
Hydrolagus
Species
Hydrolagus matallanasi (Quimera-malhada)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese Quimera-malhada

Similar Species in Hydrolagus

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Quimera-americana
Hydrolagus colliei
Least Concern
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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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Ghost shark
Hydrolagus pallidus
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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Whitespot Ghostshark
Hydrolagus alphus
Least Concern
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African chimaera
Hydrolagus africanus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Quimera-malhada?
The scientific name of Quimera-malhada is Hydrolagus matallanasi. It belongs to the genus Hydrolagus.
What is the conservation status of Quimera-malhada?
Quimera-malhada (Hydrolagus matallanasi) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Quimera-malhada belong to?
Quimera-malhada (Hydrolagus matallanasi) belongs to the genus Hydrolagus, which is part of the taxonomic family Chimaeridae.
Is Quimera-malhada endangered?
Yes, Quimera-malhada (Hydrolagus matallanasi) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Quimera-malhada belong to?
Quimera-malhada (Hydrolagus matallanasi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Quimera-malhada?
The closest relatives of Quimera-malhada in the genus Hydrolagus include Quimera-americana, Ratazana-da-fundura, Large-eyed rabbitfish, Ghost shark, Ghost shark.

Genus Hydrolagus — 19 Species

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Quimera-americana
Hydrolagus colliei
LC
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Quimera-malhada
Hydrolagus matallanasi
VU
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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 🐾
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 🐾
Black ghost shark
Hydrolagus homonycteris
LC 🐾
Whitespot Ghostshark
Hydrolagus alphus
LC
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