Andaman shortnose chimaera
📖 Overview
Andaman shortnose chimaera (Chimaera supapae), first described by Ebert, Krajangdara, Fahmi & Kemper, 2024 is a large fish in the family Chimaeridae (order Chimaeriformes). Adults typically reach 50.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 772 to 775 metres. It occurs in Tropical 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: massive head with a short snout; eyes relatively large, horizontally oval, its length 32.2% head length; thin body with a relatively long trunk 40% body length (BDL), deciduous skin; preopercular and oral lateral line canals sharing a common branch; posterior margin of the pectoral fins slightly convex; long dorsal spine 27% BDL, longer than the first dorsal fin; uniformly dark brown .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Andaman shortnose chimaera is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 772 - 775 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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