| Family: |
Chimaeridae (Shortnose chimaeras or ratfishes) |
| Max. size: |
64 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 750 - 1600 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: known only from the type locality, Sagami Sea (Japan). Eastern Atlantic: Western Sahara to about Guinea. Taxonomic status of the West African specimens is uncertain. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are encased in horny shells (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 02 September 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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