Dark-mouth Chimaera

Chimaera buccanigella

A dark mouth over the Indian Ocean ridge

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Large
Tropical fish

Dark-mouth Chimaera is a marine fish living in ocean habitats. One feature is particularly easy to remember: A dark mouth over the Indian Ocean ridge.

Class: Chimaeras
Order: Chimaeras
Family: Chimaeridae
Genus: Chimaera
Maximum length: 86.1 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Southwestern Indian Ocean: Southwest Indian Ocean Ridge. High Seas only.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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