Dwarf Sicklefin Chimaera (Neoharriotta carri)

Scientific name: Neoharriotta carri Bullis & Carpenter, 1966

Dwarf Sicklefin Chimaera (Neoharriotta carri)
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The Dwarf Sicklefin Chimaera (Neoharriotta carri) is a marine fish of the family Rhinochimaeridae. Native range: Western Central Atlantic, Caribbean Sea off the coasts of Colombia and Venezuela.

Biology

Confined to upper and mid-slope depths. Oviparous. Eggs are encased in horny shells.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Neoharriotta carri
Family
Rhinochimaeridae (Longnose chimaeras)
Order
Chimaeriformes (Chimaeras)
Class
Holocephali (Chimaeras)
Maximum length
59.6
Depth range
340–600 m (1115–1969 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 340 - 600 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Western Central Atlantic: Caribbean Sea off the coasts of Colombia and Venezuela.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Assuming Fec

Sources

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

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