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Hydrolagus mitsukurii (Jordan & Snyder, 1904) Spookfish |
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photo by
Shao, K.T. |
| Family: | Chimaeridae (Shortnose chimaeras or ratfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 60.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 716 - 1054 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Philippines and Taiwan, north to Japan. | |||
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| Biology: | Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are encased in horny shells (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 02 September 2019 (A2d) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||