Cape elephantfish

Callorhinchus capensis

Called Saint Joseph yet not a true shark

Silver
Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Africa
Elongated
Large
Tropical fish

The Cape elephantfish (Callorhinchus capensis) is species of chimaera (a type of cartilaginous fish) in the genus Callorhinchus. It is native to the waters surrounding South Africa. It is sometimes called the St Joseph shark, though it is not a true shark.

Class: Chimaeras
Order: Chimaeras
Family: Callorhinchidae
Genus: Callorhinchus
Maximum length: 122 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Southeast Atlantic: Namibia to the Cape and Natal in South Africa (Ref. 5578 , 58304 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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