Gulf Chimaera
📖 Overview
Gulf Chimaera (Hydrolagus alberti), first described by Bigelow & Schroeder, 1951 is a large fish in the family Chimaeridae (order Chimaeriformes). Adults typically reach 54.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 570 to 1470 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 Least Concern.The species is venomous and potentially dangerous to handle.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Long caudal filament. Shorter dorsal spine, longer pectorals and a wavy lateral line. Dark brownish on head and body, fins much darker .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gulf Chimaera is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 570 - 1470 m . Deep-water; 25°N - 21°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
⚠️ Venom Profile
- immediate intense pain
- swelling
- erythema
- occasional nausea and weakness
Analgesia; wound care; tetanus prophylaxis; severe cases may require monitoring for systemic effects.
References: Compiled from Bhide (2018), Halstead et al. (1988) and family-specific envenomation literature
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Gulf Chimaera |
| 🌍CES | chiméra Albertova |
| 🇩🇪German | Alberts Seeratte |
| 🇫🇷French | Chimère Golfe |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | イトヒキギンザメ |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Golfdraakvis |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Quimera-do-golfo |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Chimera Del Golfo · Quimera del Golfo |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .
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