Cartilaginous fish

Chimaera

Hydrolagus sp.

PacificAtlanticIndianSouthernArctic Found in 3 oceans

Deep waters of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans

Depth

200 to 2,500 m

Size

Up to 1.5 m

Diet

Mollusks, crustaceans, sea urchins

Zone

Midnight zone · 1,000 m and deeper

Key facts

• A cousin of sharks, its lineage split from theirs about 400 million years ago.
• A venomous spine stands in front of its dorsal fin.
• Its teeth form plates that crush shells.

Verified sources

1. Shark Trust : Chimaera
2. WoRMS, Hydrolagus

In the game: To observe

In the same zone

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