Chimaera

Chimaera cubana

Horny shells accompany a solitary deepwater life

Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Central America and the Caribbean
Elongated
Large

The Cuban chimaera (Chimaera cubana) is a species of fish in the family Chimaeridae. It is found in Colombia, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. Its natural habitat is open seas.

Class: Chimaeras
Order: Chimaeras
Family: Chimaeridae
Genus: Chimaera
Maximum length: 75 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Western Central Atlantic: off Matanzas Bay, Cuba (Ref. 26938 ) and Jamaica.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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