African chimaera

Hydrolagus africanus

Dorsal spine rises longer than the head

Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Elongated
Large

The African chimaera (Hydrolagus africanus) is a species of fish in the family Chimaeridae found near Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, and South Africa. Its natural habitat is deep-waters up to the depth of 750 m Eight species of chimaera are found in the southern African region, representing the three families and all six genera.

Class: Chimaeras
Order: Chimaeras
Family: Chimaeridae
Genus: Hydrolagus
Maximum length: 67 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: off Kenya, Mozambique and Natal, South Africa.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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