Giant Chimaera
Chimaera lignaria
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Chimaera lignaria
Other names
Carpenter's Chimaera, Giant Purple Chimaera
Size
Up to 1.4 m (4.5 ft)
Weight
Up to 7 kg (15 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Deep ocean waters, bottom dwelling on the continental slope
Depth Range
400 - 1,800 m (1,312 - 5,905 ft)
