The Falkor chimaera
📖 Overview
The Falkor chimaera (Chimaera didierae), first described by Clerkin, Ebert & Kemper, 2017 is a medium-sized fish in the family Chimaeridae (order Chimaeriformes). Adults typically reach 15.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1000 to 1100 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for The Falkor chimaera is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for The Falkor chimaera is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1000 - 1100 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean, seamount of the southern part of the Madagascar Ridge, near Walters Shoal.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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