Arabian Sicklefin Chimaera

Neoharriotta pumila

It inhabits slopes between Somalia and Socotra

Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Large

The Arabian sicklefin chimaera (Neoharriotta pumila) is a species of fish in the family Rhinochimaeridae found near Somalia, Yemen, and possibly India. Its natural habitat is open seas.

Class: Chimaeras
Order: Chimaeras
Family: Rhinochimaeridae
Genus: Neoharriotta
Maximum length: 72.8 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: slope waters off Somalia and Socotra Island.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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