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Ghost shark

Hydrolagus mitsukurii

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Holocephali (Holocephali)
Order
Chimaeriformes (ปลาคิเมียรา)
Family
Chimaeridae
Genus
Hydrolagus
Species
Hydrolagus mitsukurii (Ghost shark)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 갈은상어
Japanese Aka-ginzame
Russian химера черная

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 pallidus
Least Concern
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Chimaera
Hydrolagus novaezealandiae
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 Ghost shark?
The scientific name of Ghost shark is Hydrolagus mitsukurii. It belongs to the genus Hydrolagus.
What is the conservation status of Ghost shark?
Ghost shark (Hydrolagus mitsukurii) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Ghost shark live?
Ghost shark is found in Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Ghost shark belong to?
Ghost shark (Hydrolagus mitsukurii) belongs to the genus Hydrolagus, which is part of the taxonomic family Chimaeridae.
What kingdom does Ghost shark belong to?
Ghost shark (Hydrolagus mitsukurii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Ghost shark?
The closest relatives of Ghost shark 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
LC 🐾
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
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Ghost shark
Hydrolagus mitsukurii
NT
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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 🐾
Eastern Pacific Black Ghostshark
Hydrolagus melanophasma
LC 🐾
Big eye chimaera
Hydrolagus macrophthalmus
LC
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