| Family: |
Chimaeridae (Shortnose chimaeras or ratfishes) |
| Max. size: |
67 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 421 - 750 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: off Kenya, Mozambique and Natal, South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. A shortnose chimaera with the dorsal fin spine longer than the head; 2nd dorsal fin with distinct concavity in the middle (Ref. 5578). |
| Biology: |
Feeds on ophiuroids (Ref. 27637). 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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