Whitefin Chimaera, Chimaera argiloba Last, White & Pogonoski 2008

Other Names: Whitefin Chimaera

Whitefin Chimaera, Chimaera argiloba. Source: Australian National Fish Collection, CSIRO. License: CC BY Attribution-Noncommercial

Summary:
This shortnose chimaera has a relatively long snout, and a very tall dorsal spine, with deciduous skin. Similar in appearance to C.phantasma, it can be distinguished by a different body shape and a lack of dark stripes.  Males have distincly large bifurcated claspers that have bulbous ends. Despite its abundance throughout its range, very little is known of its biology.
Cite this page as:
Matt B. Reardon & Dianne J. Bray, Chimaera argiloba in Fishes of Australia, accessed 20 Apr 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/Home/species/2661

Quick Facts

CAAB Code:37042009
Biology:Egg layer
Conservation:IUCN Least Concern
Danger:Dorsal spine
Depth:370-520m
Fishing:By-catch
Habitat:Demersal
Max Size:78cm
Native:Endemic

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