Family: |
Chimaeridae (Shortnose chimaeras or ratfishes) |
Max. size: |
129 cm TL (male/unsexed); 102 cm TL (female) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 327 - 1020 m |
Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: off northern New Zealand. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are encased in horny shells (Ref. 205). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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