Chimaera buccanigella Clerkin, Ebert & Kemper, 2017
Dark-mouth Chimaera

Family:  Chimaeridae (Shortnose chimaeras or ratfishes)
Max. size:  86.1 cm TL (male/unsexed); 76.5 cm TL (female)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 495 - 960 m
Distribution:  Southwestern Indian Ocean: Southwest Indian Ocean Ridge.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 02 September 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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