Bigspine Spookfish
Harriotta raleighana
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameHarriotta raleighana
Other namesLongnose Spookfish, Bentnose Rabbitfish, Longnose Chimaera, Narrownose Chimaera, Pacific Longnose Chimaera, Ratfish, Spookfish
SizeUp to 1.2 m (3.9 ft)
WeightUp to 7 kg (15.4 lb)
FamilySpookfish / Rhinochimaeridae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionDeeper coastal & offshore waters amongst the bottom on the continental slope
Depth Range200 - 3,100 m (656 - 10,170 ft)
