| Family: |
Chimaeridae (Shortnose chimaeras or ratfishes) |
| Max. size: |
60.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 716 - 1054 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Philippines and Taiwan, north to Japan. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are encased in horny shells (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 02 September 2019 (A2d) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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