Bahamas ghost shark (Chimaera bahamaensis)

Scientific name: Chimaera bahamaensis Kemper, Ebert, Didier & Compagno, 2010

Bahamas ghost shark (Chimaera bahamaensis)

The Bahamas ghost shark (Chimaera bahamaensis) is a marine fish of the family Chimaeridae. Native range: North Atlantic, Bahamas.

Biology

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.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Chimaera bahamaensis
Family
Chimaeridae (Shortnose chimaeras or ratfishes)
Order
Chimaeriformes (Chimaeras)
Class
Holocephali (Chimaeras)
Maximum length
88.1
Depth range
1483–1506 m (4865–4941 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1483 - 1506 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
North Atlantic: Bahamas.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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