Pacific Spookfish
Rhinochimaera pacifica
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Rhinochimaera pacifica
Other names
Knifenose Chimaera, Narrownose Chimaera, Pacific Long-nosed Chimaera, Pinocchiofish, Ratfish
Size
Up to 1.3 m (4.26 ft)
Weight
Up to 7 kg (15.4 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Deeper offshore waters on or near the bottom of continental slopes
Depth Range
330 - 1,490 m (1,082 - 4,888 ft)
