Big eye chimaera

Hydrolagus macrophthalmus

Eyes fill one third of the head

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Central America and the Caribbean
North America
South America
Elongated
Large
Tropical fish

The bigeye chimaera (Hydrolagus macrophthalmus) is a species of fish in the family Chimaeridae. It is found in Chile and possibly Ecuador. Its natural habitat is open seas.

Class: Chimaeras
Order: Chimaeras
Family: Chimaeridae
Genus: Hydrolagus
Maximum length: 63.9 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Eastern Pacific: from the central coast of Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru and Chile.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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