Chimaeridae

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.