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Chimaeridae

White-spot Chimaera

Hydrolagus alphus

A single white spot brightens the dark back

White
Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Elongated
Medium
Tropical fish

White-spot Chimaera is a marine fish found around Eastern Central Pacific. It inhabits marine waters. Records give a maximum length of 41.9 cm.

Class: Chimaeras
Order: Chimaeras
Family: Chimaeridae
Genus: Hydrolagus
Maximum length: 41.9 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Eastern Central Pacific: Galapagos Islands.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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