Philippine chimaera (Hydrolagus deani)

Scientific name: Hydrolagus deani Smith & Radcliffe, 1912

Philippine chimaera (Hydrolagus deani)

The Philippine chimaera (Hydrolagus deani) is a marine fish of the family Chimaeridae. Native range: Western Central Pacific, known only from the Philippines.

Biology

Rare and limited to the upper slope. Oviparous. Eggs are encased in horny shells. Biology and utilization unknown in the area.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Hydrolagus deani
Family
Chimaeridae (Shortnose chimaeras or ratfishes)
Order
Chimaeriformes (Chimaeras)
Class
Holocephali (Chimaeras)
Maximum length
67.0
Depth range
469–770 m (1539–2526 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 469 - 770 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Western Central Pacific: known only from the Philippines.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
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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