Hydrolagus deani

(Smith & Radcliffe, 1912)

Philippine chimaera
Classification: Holocephali Chimaeriformes Chimaeridae

Reference of the original description

Smith, H.M. (1912)
The chimaeroid fishes of the Philippine Islands with description of a new species. Proceedings of the United States National Museum, 42, 231–232

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Hydrolagus deani (Smith & Radcliffe, 1912)

Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Chimaera deani, Hydrolagus cf. deani

Types
Hydrolagus deani
Holotype: USNM: 72284

Description :

Citation: Hydrolagus deani (Smith & Radcliffe, 1912): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 02/2025

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Common names
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Philippine chimaera

Distribution
Western Central Pacific: known only from the Philippines. Source: www.gbif.org

Human uses
fisheries: of no interest

Biology
Oviparous [17086].

Size / Weight / Age
67.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 9904))

Habitat
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 469 - 770 m (Ref. 9904)

Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=3076;