| Family: |
Chimaeridae (Shortnose chimaeras or ratfishes) |
| Max. size: |
54 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 570 - 1470 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Western Sahara and northern Mauritania. Western Atlantic: off Florida, USA (Ref. 4443) and off Suriname (Ref. 13608). |
| Diagnosis: |
Long caudal filament. Shorter dorsal spine, longer pectorals and a wavy lateral line. Dark brownish on head and body, fins much darker (Ref. 6902). |
| Biology: |
Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are encased in horny shells (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 September 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
venomous |
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