Deep-sea Pacific knife-nose chimaera

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Chile and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Holocephali (Holocephali)

Order

Chimaeriformes (ปลาคิเมียรา)

Family

Rhinochimaeridae

Genus

Rhinochimaera

Species

Rhinochimaera pacifica (Deep-sea Pacific knife-nose chimaera)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Tengu-ginzame

Russian химера тихоокеанская носатая

Similar Species in Rhinochimaera

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Paddlenose chimaera

Rhinochimaera africana

Data Deficient

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Atlantic knife-nose chimaera

Rhinochimaera atlantica

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Deep-sea Pacific knife-nose chimaera?

The scientific name of Deep-sea Pacific knife-nose chimaera is Rhinochimaera pacifica. It belongs to the genus Rhinochimaera.

What is the conservation status of Deep-sea Pacific knife-nose chimaera?

Deep-sea Pacific knife-nose chimaera (Rhinochimaera pacifica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Deep-sea Pacific knife-nose chimaera live?

Deep-sea Pacific knife-nose chimaera is found in Distributed across Chile and Taiwan.. Countries include Chile, Taiwan.

What family does Deep-sea Pacific knife-nose chimaera belong to?

Deep-sea Pacific knife-nose chimaera (Rhinochimaera pacifica) belongs to the genus Rhinochimaera, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhinochimaeridae.

Is Deep-sea Pacific knife-nose chimaera endangered?

No, Deep-sea Pacific knife-nose chimaera (Rhinochimaera pacifica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Deep-sea Pacific knife-nose chimaera belong to?

Deep-sea Pacific knife-nose chimaera (Rhinochimaera pacifica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Deep-sea Pacific knife-nose chimaera?

The closest relatives of Deep-sea Pacific knife-nose chimaera in the genus Rhinochimaera include Paddlenose chimaera, Atlantic knife-nose chimaera.