Chimaera orientalis


Chimaera orientalis, the Eastern Pacific black chimaera, is a bathydemersal chimaera found in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, specifically Peru and Costa Rica.

Description

Chimaera orientalis has several general characteristics, such as the presence of anal fin, tall first dorsal spine with short base, long interdorsal space, long pectoral fins, long pelvic claspers, and dark brown-colored body and darker fins with no distinctive patterns. The only specimen ever caught has a maximum total length of 17.6 cm.

Distribution & habitat

This chimaera possibly inhabits the depth of 560–1138m.