Chimaeridae | fish family | Britannica
WebChimaeras and ghost sharks (Chimaeridae) dwell near the bottom in coastal and deep waters, to depths of at least 2,500 metres (about 8,000 feet). They are active at night, …
De familie Chimaeridae of kortneusdraakvissen zijn zeevissen. Ze lijken in uiterlijk en gedrag op andere draakvissen, maar onderscheiden zich daarvan door een korte, afgeronde snuit, zonder bijzondere uitsteeksel zoals wel in verwante families worden aangetroffen. Ze behoren tot de orde van de Chimaeriformes en de klasse van de kraakbeenvissen.
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Chimaeridae - Animalia
WebThe Chimaeridae, or short-nosed chimaeras, are a family of cartilaginous fish. They resemble other chimaeras in general form and habits, but have short, rounded snouts, …
WebChimaeras [1] are cartilaginous fish in the order Chimaeriformes / kɪˈmɛrɪfɔːrmiːz /, known informally as ghost sharks, rat fish, spookfish, or rabbit fish; the last three names are not …
Chimaeridae: Introduction - Ferrando - Wiley Online Library
WebAug 28, 2023 · The family Chimaeridae, i.e. commonly shortnose chimaeras, ratfishes, and ghost sharks, comprises 43 species belonging to two genera, Chimaera (20 species) and …
Full article: Shedding light on the Chimaeridae taxonomy: the …
WebFeb 9, 2021 · Hydrolagus mirabilis (Collett, 1904) (Holocephali: Chimaeridae), commonly known as the large-eyed rabbitfish, is widely distributed in the Atlantic Ocean, and in the …
WebChimaera. Also known as ghost sharks, rat fish, spook fish and rabbit fish. In Greek mythology the ‘Chimaera’ was a monstrous fire-breathing hybrid creature. Chimaera are …
WebOrder ChimaeraeFamily Chimaeridae (ghost sharks, ratfishes, chimaeras)Rounded short or conical snout. Claspers of males bifid or trifid. Size to about 1.5 metres (about 5 feet). 2 …
WebChimaera is a subclass of cartilaginous fishes with a single gill opening and external claspers. Learn about their diversity, distribution, evolution, and edibility from Britannica's article.
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