Neoharriotta pumila

Scientific name: Neoharriotta pumila Didier & Stehmann, 1996

Neoharriotta pumila is a marine fish of the family Rhinochimaeridae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, slope waters off Somalia and Socotra Island.

Biology

Oviparous. Eggs are encased in horny shells.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Neoharriotta pumila
Family
Rhinochimaeridae (Longnose chimaeras)
Order
Chimaeriformes (Chimaeras)
Class
Holocephali (Chimaeras)
Maximum length
72.8
Depth range
375–380 m (1230–1247 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 375 - 380 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: slope waters off Somalia and Socotra Island.
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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