| Family: |
Chimaeridae (Shortnose chimaeras or ratfishes) |
| Max. size: |
132.4 cm TL (male/unsexed); 144.2 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 470 - 1000 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeastern Atlantic and southwestern Indian oceans: Discovery Seamount. High Seas only.. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: bulky and relatively large head is followed by a stocky body; head and body height consistent from about pectoral fin origins to pelvic fin origins, until the insertion of the pelvic fins, tapering rapidly to filamentous tail; height of first dorsal fin spine about equal to or slightly less than first dorsal fin apex height; second dorsal fin up to 81% of total body length, uniform in height, and equal to dorsal caudal fin height; paired claspers trifurcate, forked for approximately 20% of total length with fleshy, bulbous tips; prepelvic tenaculae with 5-7 medial spines; robust frontal tenaculum, nearly uniform in width; color when preserved uniform black with no distinct markings (Ref. 116866). |
| Biology: |
This species is likely to occur beyond 2,000 meters. Fragments of possible crab appendages recovered from a digestive tract indicate a diet of crustaceans and other benthic fauna (Ref. 116866). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 02 September 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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