Chimaera bahamaensis Kemper, Ebert, Didier & Compagno, 2010
Bahamas ghost shark
Chimaera bahamaensis
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


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