Bahamas ghost shark (Chimaera bahamaensis) fish species and information / pictures of Bahamas ghost shark - Chimaera bahamaensis

Bahamas ghost shark (Chimaera bahamaensis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Chimaera bahamaensis

Common Name
Bahamas ghost shark

Biology
This species possess an anal fin separate from the ventral caudal margin by a notch. It is distinguished from its congeners by its relatively large body size; a long pre-narial length; a short pectoral-pelvic space and long pelvic-caudal space; ventral caudal margin ending slightly posterior to dorsal caudal margin; oral and preopercular lateral line canals share a short common branch, uniform caramel brown coloration, no color markings or mottling present; all fins a slightly darker brown color.

Classification

Classified By
Kemper, Ebert, Didier & Compagno, 2010
Class
Chimaeras (Holocephali)
Order
Chimaeras (Chimaeriformes)
Family
Shortnose chimaeras or ratfishes (Chimaeridae)

Distribution

Region
North Atlantic
Distribution
North Atlantic: Bahamas.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
1483 m
Depth To - meters
1506 m
Zone
bathydemersal
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1483 - 1506 m
Trophic Level
s.e. 0.00 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
88.1 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5001 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Moderate to high vulnerability (48 of 100)
Resilience
Unknown
Threat To Humans
Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
Not Evaluated