Paddlenose Spookfish
Rhinochimaera africana
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Rhinochimaera africana
Other names
Paddlenose Chimaera
Size
Up to 81.8 cm (32.2 in)
Weight
Up to 4 kg (8.8 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Deep ocean waters throughout the water column over seamounts & slopes
Depth Range
550 - 1,450 m (1,804 - 4,757 ft)
