Family: |
Chimaeridae (Shortnose chimaeras or ratfishes) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 100 - 1100 m |
Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Sea of Japan and East China Sea. |
Diagnosis: |
Dark chocolate-brown with large light colored spots. |
Biology: |
Carnivorous. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are encased in horny shells (Ref. 205). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 02 September 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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