Sicklefin chimaera
📖 Overview
Sicklefin chimaera (Neoharriotta pinnata), first described by Schnakenbeck, 1931 is a very large fish in the family Rhinochimaeridae (order Chimaeriformes). Adults typically reach 130.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 150 to 800 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
A longnose chimaera with a narrow, slightly flattened snout, and blunt-edged, ridged tooth plates; pectoral fins short and broad, anal fin large and curved, and caudal fin with no tubercles on upper edge but with a short terminal filament . Dark brown in color .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sicklefin chimaera is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 150 - 800 m , usually 200 - 470 m . Deep-water; - 23°S Indian Ocean: Arabian Sea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriotta pinnata | Schnakenbeck | 1931 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 673 records indexed .
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