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Eastern Pacific Black Ghostshark

Hydrolagus melanophasma

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Chile.

🇨🇱 Chile

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 melanophasma (Eastern Pacific Black Ghostshark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Quimera negra

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Pacific Black Ghostshark?
The scientific name of Eastern Pacific Black Ghostshark is Hydrolagus melanophasma. It belongs to the genus Hydrolagus.
What is the conservation status of Eastern Pacific Black Ghostshark?
Eastern Pacific Black Ghostshark (Hydrolagus melanophasma) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Eastern Pacific Black Ghostshark live?
Eastern Pacific Black Ghostshark is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.
What family does Eastern Pacific Black Ghostshark belong to?
Eastern Pacific Black Ghostshark (Hydrolagus melanophasma) belongs to the genus Hydrolagus, which is part of the taxonomic family Chimaeridae.
Is Eastern Pacific Black Ghostshark endangered?
No, Eastern Pacific Black Ghostshark (Hydrolagus melanophasma) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Eastern Pacific Black Ghostshark belong to?
Eastern Pacific Black Ghostshark (Hydrolagus melanophasma) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Eastern Pacific Black Ghostshark?
The closest relatives of Eastern Pacific Black Ghostshark in the genus Hydrolagus include African chimaera, Angel fish, Black ghost shark, Atlantic chimaera, Whitespot Ghostshark.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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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 🐾
Chimaera
Hydrolagus novaezealandiae
LC 🐾
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
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Eastern Pacific Black Ghostshark
Hydrolagus melanophasma
LC
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Big eye chimaera
Hydrolagus macrophthalmus
LC
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