Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Holocephali
Order
Chimaeriformes
Family
Chimaeridae
Genus
Chimaera
Species
Chimaera monstrosa
Distinguishing features
The color is brown, with marmor-white stripes in all directions. The eyes are big with a green lens. The lateral line can be seen clearly on the head. (Wikipedia)
Size
- Up to 150 cm (Total Length)
Weight
- Up to 2.5 kg
Depth range
- From 50 m to 1000 m - applies to Sick or dying fish are sometimes observed in shallower water. (Wikipedia)
Synonyms
Distribution and habitat preferences
Its distribution is the eastern Atlantic, from west Africa north to northern Norway and Iceland. They are also reported in the western parts of the Mediterranean sea. (Wikipedia)
Web resources
Danger
- requires treatment - On the dorsal fin, it has a venomous spike that can cause severe pain. (Wikipedia)