Chimaera monstrosa in UK
Point map (Chimaera monstrosa) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater No
Brackish No
Saltwater Yes
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance scarce (very unlikely) Ref.
Comments

Restricted to the northern North Sea and Celtic Sea in waters of 156-592 m depth (Ref. 82399). Rare in inshore waters, 10 specimens reported within the 183 m line in Irish waters (Ref. 54735).

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National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/uk.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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