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Hydrolagus marmoratus Didier, 2008 |
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photo by
Graham, K. |
| Family: | Chimaeridae (Shortnose chimaeras or ratfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 80.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 548 - 995 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | This chimaeroid fish has a ventral caudal fin that that is not indented at its origin to form a separate anal fin and is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: color of body pale brown with prominent reticulations on sides, dorsal fin and spine whitish basally; the dorsal-fin spine is slightly shorter than or subequal in height of first dorsal fin, while the pelvic fins somewhat rectangular in shape (not broadly rounded); pelvic claspers of males are mostly pale, divided for the distal 2/3 of their length (Ref. 76967). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 May 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||