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Chimaera

Hydrolagus novaezealandiae

Least Concern

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The Chimaera (Hydrolagus novaezealandiae) is a species in the genus Hydrolagus. 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
Hydrolagus
Species
Hydrolagus novaezealandiae (Chimaera)

Similar Species in Hydrolagus

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Angel fish
Hydrolagus colliei
Least Concern
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Black ghost shark
Hydrolagus homonycteris
Least Concern
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Atlantic chimaera
Hydrolagus affinis
Least Concern
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Whitespot Ghostshark
Hydrolagus alphus
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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African chimaera
Hydrolagus africanus
Least Concern
View all species in Hydrolagus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chimaera?
The scientific name of Chimaera is Hydrolagus novaezealandiae. It belongs to the genus Hydrolagus.
What is the conservation status of Chimaera?
Chimaera (Hydrolagus novaezealandiae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Chimaera belong to?
Chimaera (Hydrolagus novaezealandiae) belongs to the genus Hydrolagus, which is part of the taxonomic family Chimaeridae.
Is Chimaera endangered?
No, Chimaera (Hydrolagus novaezealandiae) 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 (Hydrolagus novaezealandiae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Chimaera?
The closest relatives of Chimaera in the genus Hydrolagus include African chimaera, Angel fish, Black ghost shark, Atlantic chimaera, Whitespot Ghostshark.

Genus Hydrolagus — 19 Species

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African chimaera
Hydrolagus africanus
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Angel fish
Hydrolagus colliei
LC 🐾
Black ghost shark
Hydrolagus homonycteris
LC 🐾
Atlantic chimaera
Hydrolagus affinis
LC 🐾
Whitespot Ghostshark
Hydrolagus alphus
LC 🐾
Large-eyed rabbitfish
Hydrolagus mirabilis
LC 🐾
Ghost shark
Hydrolagus mitsukurii
NT 🐾
Ghost shark
Hydrolagus pallidus
LC
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Chimaera
Hydrolagus novaezealandiae
LC
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Marbled Ghostshark
Hydrolagus marmoratus
LC 🐾
Galápagos Ghost Shark
Hydrolagus mccoskeri
LC 🐾
Striped rabbitfish
Hydrolagus matallanasi
VU 🐾
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 🐾
Big eye chimaera
Hydrolagus macrophthalmus
LC
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