Chimaeridae (Shortnose chimaeras or ratfishes) |
111.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 400 - 1100 m |
Southwest Pacific: New Zealand. |
Pale brown coloration fading to white ventrally. Dorsal fin spine reaching to origin of second dorsal fin when depressed; elongated second dorsal fin not indented along its length. Horizontal and hyomandibular lateral line canals sharing a common branch. Caudal filament long and stout (Ref. 45044). |
Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are encased in horny shells (Ref. 205). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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