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Hydrolagus bemisi Didier, 2002 |
| Family: | Chimaeridae (Shortnose chimaeras or ratfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 111.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 400 - 1100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: New Zealand. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Pale brown coloration fading to white ventrally. Dorsal fin spine reaching to origin of second dorsal fin when depressed; elongated second dorsal fin not indented along its length. Horizontal and hyomandibular lateral line canals sharing a common branch. Caudal filament long and stout (Ref. 45044). | |||
| Biology: | Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are encased in horny shells (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||