Elephant fish

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Holocephali (Holocephali)

Order

Chimaeriformes (Chimaeriformes)

Family

Callorhinchidae

Genus

Callorhinchus

Species

Callorhinchus milii (Elephant fish)

Names in Other Languages

French Masca laboureur

German Elefanten-Chimäre

Russian Каллоринх австралийский (=слоновая акула)

Similar Species in Callorhinchus

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Cape elephantfish

Callorhinchus capensis

Least Concern

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Elephant fish

Callorhinchus callorynchus

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Elephant fish?

The scientific name of Elephant fish is Callorhinchus milii. It belongs to the genus Callorhinchus.

What is the conservation status of Elephant fish?

Elephant fish (Callorhinchus milii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Elephant fish belong to?

Elephant fish (Callorhinchus milii) belongs to the genus Callorhinchus, which is part of the taxonomic family Callorhinchidae.

Is Elephant fish endangered?

No, Elephant fish (Callorhinchus milii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Elephant fish belong to?

Elephant fish (Callorhinchus milii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Elephant fish?

The closest relatives of Elephant fish in the genus Callorhinchus include Cape elephantfish, Elephant fish.