| Family: |
Chimaeridae (Shortnose chimaeras or ratfishes) |
| Max. size: |
67 cm TL (male/unsexed); 73 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 469 - 770 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: known only from the Philippines. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Rare and limited to the upper slope. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are encased in horny shells (Ref. 205). Biology and utilization unknown in the area (Ref. 9904). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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