Harriotta raleighana

Harriotta raleighana, Longnose Chimaera. Source: FAO 2013.
Harriotta raleighana, Longnose Chimaera.
Source: FAO 2013.
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
ZeidaeHarriotta raleighanaGoode and Bean 18951850Longnose Chimaera

Harriotta raleighana

Unique Characteristics: A small-bodied rhinochimaerid with a moderately long, spear-like snout, broader at base and tapering to a narrow tip. Eyes moderate-sized. Dorsal–fin spine nearly straight, equal to or longer than height of first dorsal fin. Pectoral fins short and broad, and a caudal fin with no tubercules on upper edge, and a long terminal tail filament. Anal fin absent. Color is a uniform dark brown (FAO 2013).

Similar Species: None

Reference:

(FAO 2013) Ebert, D.A. and M.F.W. Stehmann. 2013. Sharks, batoids, and chimaeras of the North Atlantic. FAO Species Catalogue for Fishery Purposes. No. 7. Rome, FAO. 523 pp.