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Chimaera bahamaensis
Kemper, Ebert, Didier & Compagno, 2010
Bahamas ghost shark
Classification: Holocephali Chimaeriformes Chimaeridae
Reference of the original description
Description of a new species of chimaerid, Chimaera bahamaensis from the Bahamas (Holocephali: Chimaeridae). Bulletin of Marine Science, 86(3), 649–659
Description of a new species of chimaerid, Chimaera bahamaensis from the Bahamas (Holocephali: Chimaeridae). Bulletin of Marine Science, 86(3), 649–659
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Citation: Chimaera bahamaensis Kemper, Ebert, Didier & Compagno, 2010: In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 02/2025
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Bahamas Ghost Shark, Chimaera bahamaensis, Kemper, Ebert, Didier & Compagno, 2010 © Pacific Shark Research Center at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML)
Bahamas Ghost Shark, Chimaera bahamaensis, Kemper, Ebert, Didier & Compagno, 2010 © Pacific Shark Research Center at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML)
Common names
Bahamas ghost shark
Bahamas ghost shark
Short Description
This species possess an anal fin separate from the ventral caudal margin by a notch. It is distinguished from its congeners by its relatively large body size; a long pre-narial length; a short pectoral-pelvic space and long pelvic-caudal space; ventral caudal margin ending slightly posterior to dorsal caudal margin; oral and preopercular lateral line canals share a short common branch, uniform caramel brown coloration, no color markings or mottling present; all fins a slightly darker brown color (Ref. 84473).
This species possess an anal fin separate from the ventral caudal margin by a notch. It is distinguished from its congeners by its relatively large body size; a long pre-narial length; a short pectoral-pelvic space and long pelvic-caudal space; ventral caudal margin ending slightly posterior to dorsal caudal margin; oral and preopercular lateral line canals share a short common branch, uniform caramel brown coloration, no color markings or mottling present; all fins a slightly darker brown color (Ref. 84473).
Biology
Tropical
Tropical
Size / Weight / Age
Max length : 88.1 cm TL (female)
Max length : 88.1 cm TL (female)
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=9313;
shark-references Species-ID=9313;
