Dwarf Sicklefin Chimaera

Neoharriotta carri

All known populations inhabit Caribbean continental slopes

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

The dwarf sicklefin chimaera (Neoharriotta carri) is a species of fish in the family Rhinochimaeridae found in Colombia and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is open seas. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Class: Chimaeras
Order: Chimaeras
Family: Rhinochimaeridae
Genus: Neoharriotta
Maximum length: 59.6 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Western Central Atlantic: Caribbean Sea off the coasts of Colombia and Venezuela.
Conservation status: NTNear Threatened

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