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; 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: Data deficient  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 02.07.10
 Modified by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 12.07.10

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