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African chimaera

African chimaera

Hydrolagus africanus

Not Evaluated Saltwater
ความยาวสูงสุด
67.0 cm
ช่วงความลึก
421-750m
วงศ์

เกี่ยวกับ

The African chimaera (Hydrolagus africanus) is a deep-sea saltwater cartilaginous fish found off the eastern Atlantic coast of Africa, growing to 67 cm. Like other chimaeras, it has large eyes, a smooth body, and a venomous spine at the front of the dorsal fin.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 67.0 cm
ช่วงความลึก 421-750m

Habitat & Distribution

ประเภทน้ำ
Saltwater
ช่วงความลึก
421-750m
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Taxonomy

อันดับ Chimaeriformes
วงศ์ Chimaeridae
สายพันธุ์ Hydrolagus africanus

คำถามที่พบบ่อย

How big does African chimaera get?
African chimaera can grow up to 67.0 cm long.
What family does African chimaera belong to?
African chimaera (Hydrolagus africanus) belongs to the family Chimaeridae in the order Chimaeriformes.

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