| Family: |
Chimaeridae (Shortnose chimaeras or ratfishes) |
| Max. size: |
111.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 400 - 1100 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: New Zealand. |
| Diagnosis: |
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). |
| Biology: |
Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are encased in horny shells (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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