| Chimaeridae (Shortnose chimaeras or ratfishes) |
| 111.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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bathydemersal; marine; depth range 400 - 1100 m |
| Southwest Pacific: New Zealand. |
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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). |
| Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are encased in horny shells (Ref. 205). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Known only from the deep waters of the country, common in North Cape (Ref. 89422), Chatham Rise, Campbell Plateau and Bounty Platform (Ref. 45044). Also Ref. 107024. |
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