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Chimaera

Chimaera cubana

Least Concern

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The Chimaera (Chimaera cubana) is a species in the genus Chimaera. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Holocephali (Holocephali)
Order
Chimaeriformes (Chimaeriformes)
Family
Chimaeridae
Genus
Chimaera
Species
Chimaera cubana (Chimaera)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Quimera
French Chimère
Russian химера кубинская

Similar Species in Chimaera

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Bahamas ghost shark
Chimaera bahamaensis
Least Concern
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Cape chimaera
Chimaera notafricana
Least Concern
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Carpenter's chimaera
Chimaera lignaria
Least Concern
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Chimaera
Chimaera phantasma
Vulnerable
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Chimaera
Chimaera monstrosa
Vulnerable
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Dark-mouth Chimaera
Chimaera buccanigella
Data Deficient
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Jordan’s Chimaera
Chimaera jordani
Data Deficient
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Leopard Chimaera
Chimaera panthera
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chimaera?
The scientific name of Chimaera is Chimaera cubana. It belongs to the genus Chimaera.
What is the conservation status of Chimaera?
Chimaera (Chimaera cubana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Chimaera belong to?
Chimaera (Chimaera cubana) belongs to the genus Chimaera, which is part of the taxonomic family Chimaeridae.
Is Chimaera endangered?
No, Chimaera (Chimaera cubana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Chimaera belong to?
Chimaera (Chimaera cubana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Chimaera?
The closest relatives of Chimaera in the genus Chimaera include Bahamas ghost shark, Cape chimaera, Carpenter's chimaera, Chimaera, Chimaera.

Genus Chimaera — 15 Species

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Bahamas ghost shark
Chimaera bahamaensis
LC 🐾
Cape chimaera
Chimaera notafricana
LC 🐾
Carpenter's chimaera
Chimaera lignaria
LC 🐾
Chimaera
Chimaera phantasma
VU 🐾
Chimaera
Chimaera monstrosa
VU
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Chimaera
Chimaera cubana
LC
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Dark-mouth Chimaera
Chimaera buccanigella
DD 🐾
Jordan’s Chimaera
Chimaera jordani
DD 🐾
Leopard Chimaera
Chimaera panthera
LC 🐾
Longspine chimaera
Chimaera macrospina
LC 🐾
Opal chimaera
Chimaera opalescens
LC 🐾
Owston’s Chimaera
Chimaera owstoni
DD 🐾
Shortspine chimaera
Chimaera obscura
LC 🐾
Southern chimaera
Chimaera fulva
LC 🐾
Whitefin chimarea
Chimaera argiloba
LC
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