Portuguese Rabbitfish

Hydrolagus lusitanicus

Twenty two specimens show rose brown tones and small spots

Northern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Europe
Elongated
Large

Hydrolagus lusitanicus, commonly known as the Portuguese chimaera, is a species of fish of the family Chimaeridae. It is a deep sea species which has been found on the continental slope in the north-east Atlantic, with only 22 specimens recorded as of 2024.

Class: Chimaeras
Order: Chimaeras
Family: Chimaeridae
Genus: Hydrolagus
Maximum length: 95.4 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Northeast Atlantic: Portugal.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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