Paddlenose Spookfish
Rhinochimaera africana
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameRhinochimaera africana
Other namesPaddlenose Chimaera
SizeUp to 81.8 cm (32.2 in)
WeightUp to 4 kg (8.8 lb)
FamilySpookfish / Rhinochimaeridae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionDeep ocean waters throughout the water column over seamounts & slopes
Depth Range550 - 1,450 m (1,804 - 4,757 ft)
