Pacific Spookfish
Rhinochimaera pacifica
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameRhinochimaera pacifica
Other namesKnifenose Chimaera, Narrownose Chimaera, Pacific Long-nosed Chimaera, Pinocchiofish, Ratfish
SizeUp to 1.3 m (4.26 ft)
WeightUp to 7 kg (15.4 lb)
FamilySpookfish / Rhinochimaeridae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionDeeper offshore waters on or near the bottom of continental slopes
Depth Range330 - 1,490 m (1,082 - 4,888 ft)
