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Carpenter's chimaera

Chimaera lignaria

Least Concern

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The Carpenter's Chimaera (Chimaera lignaria) 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 (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Holocephali (Holocephali)
Order
Chimaeriformes (ปลาคิเมียรา)
Family
Chimaeridae
Genus
Chimaera
Species
Chimaera lignaria (Carpenter's chimaera)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Takumi-ginzame

Similar Species in Chimaera

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Bahamas ghost shark
Chimaera bahamaensis
Least Concern
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Chimaera
Chimaera monstrosa
Vulnerable
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Leopard Chimaera
Chimaera panthera
Least Concern
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Cape chimaera
Chimaera notafricana
Least Concern
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Shortspine chimaera
Chimaera obscura
Least Concern
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Whitefin chimarea
Chimaera argiloba
Least Concern
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Dark-mouth Chimaera
Chimaera buccanigella
Data Deficient
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Southern chimaera
Chimaera fulva
Least Concern
View all species in Chimaera →

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Genus Chimaera — 15 Species

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