Chimaera stellata
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Chimaera stellata, the stellated chimaera, is a type of chimaera of the family Chimaeridae found exclusively in Okinawa Trough, East China Sea, from only one specimen.[2][1]
| Chimaera stellata | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Chondrichthyes |
| Subclass: | Holocephali |
| Order: | Chimaeriformes |
| Family: | Chimaeridae |
| Genus: | Chimaera |
| Species: | C. stellata |
| Binomial name | |
| Chimaera stellata Teramura, Senou, & Hirase, 2024 | |
Description
This chimaera species is distinguishable from its closest congener (Chimaera owstoni) from several characteristics: stockier body, robust head, slightly concaved dorsal spine, teardrop-shaped pectoral fin, square-shaped anal fin with pale gray distal margin, darkish ventral surface, and walnut brown-colored body with lighter spots.[2] The only specimen ever reported, which is a female, has a maximum total length (TL) of around 88.7 cm (34.9 in).[2]
Habitat and distribution
After its discovery, stellated chimaera has been believed to be an endemic in Japan, specifically around Okinawa, and there are still no details about its habitat depth.[2][1]
References
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