Rhinochimaera africana

Compagno, Stehmann & Ebert, 1990



Classification: Holocephali Chimaeriformes Rhinochimaeridae

Reference of the original description
Compagno, L.J.V. & Stehmann, M. & Ebert, D.A. (1990)
Rhinochimaera africana, a new longnosed chimaera from southern Africa, with comments on the systematics and distribution of the genus Rhinochimaera Garman, 1901 (Chondrichthyes, Chimaeriformes, Rhinochimaeridae). South African Journal of Marine Research, 9, 201–222

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Citation: Rhinochimaera africana Compagno, Stehmann & Ebert, 1990: In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 12/2024

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Rhinochimaera africana, Compagno, Stehmann & Ebert, 1990 © Pacific Shark Research Center at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML)
Distribution
Southeast Atlantic. Source: www.gbif.org

Biology
Oviparous [17086].

Habitat
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 549 - 1450 m [20053]

Remarks
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