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Chimaera bahamaensis Kemper, Ebert, Didier & Compagno, 2010 Bahamas ghost shark |
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photo by
Kemper, J.M. |
| Family: | Chimaeridae (Shortnose chimaeras or ratfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 88.1 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 1506 m | |||
| Distribution: | North Atlantic: Bahamas. | |||
| Diagnosis: | This species possess an anal fin separate from the ventral caudal margin by a notch. It is distinguished from its congeners by its relatively large body size; a long pre-narial length; a short pectoral-pelvic space and long pelvic-caudal space; ventral caudal margin ending slightly posterior to dorsal caudal margin; oral and preopercular lateral line canals share a short common branch, uniform caramel brown coloration, no color markings or mottling present; all fins a slightly darker brown color (Ref. 84473). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 September 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||