Chimaera didierae is a chimaera found in the Southwestern Indian Ocean, specifically near Walters Shoals on southern part of Madagascar Ridge.[2]

Description

Chimaera didierae has several general characteristics, such as slender short trunk, relatively sturdy spine, extremely deciduous skin, tiny unpaired fins, and light tan-colored body.[2] The only specimen ever caught has a maximum total length of around 15.6 cm (6.1 in).[2]

Habitat and distribution

This bathydemersal chimaera possibly inhabits the depth of 1,000–1,100 m (3,280–3,610 ft).[3]

References

  1. ^ Finucci, B. (2020). "Chimaera didierae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T124398222A124552562. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T124398222A124552562.en. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  2. ^ a b c Clerkin, Paul J.; Ebert, David A.; Kemper, Jenny M. (2017-08-28). "New species of Chimaera (Chondrichthyes: Holocephali: Chimaeriformes: Chimaeridae) from the Southwestern Indian Ocean". Zootaxa. 4312 (1): 1–37. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.4312.1.1. ISSN 1175-5334.
  3. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Chimaera didierae". FishBase. February 2025 version.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimaera_didierae
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