The Rhinochimaeridae, commonly known as long-nosed chimaeras,[2] are a family of cartilaginous fish. They are similar in form and habits to other chimaeras, but have an exceptionally long conical or paddle-shaped snout.[3] The snout has numerous sensory nerve endings, and is used to find food such as small fish.[4] The first dorsal finincludes a mildly venomous spine, used in defense.[1]
Long-nosed chimaeras are found in temperate and tropical seas worldwide, from 200 to 2,000 m (660 to 6,560 ft) in depth.[1] In August 2020, a long-nosed chimaera was brought up from 460 fathoms (2,760 ft; 840 m) off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland.[5]
They range from 60 to 140 cm (2.0 to 4.6 ft) in maximum total length, depending on species.
| Rhinochimaeridae | |
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| Narrownose chimaera (Harriotta raleighana) | |
Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Chondrichthyes |
| Order: | Chimaeriformes |
| Family: | Rhinochimaeridae Garman, 1901 |
| Genera | |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhinochimaeridae
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