| Family: |
Rhinochimaeridae (Longnose chimaeras) |
| Max. size: |
59.6 cm TL (male/unsexed); 74.5 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 340 - 600 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Caribbean Sea off the coasts of Colombia and Venezuela. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Confined to upper and mid-slope depths (Ref. 30438). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are encased in horny shells (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 02 September 2019 (A2d) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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