Hydrolagus marmoratus Didier, 2008
Hydrolagus marmoratus
photo by Graham, K.

Family:  Chimaeridae (Shortnose chimaeras or ratfishes)
Max. size:  80.1 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 548 - 995 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Australia.
Diagnosis:  This chimaeroid fish has a ventral caudal fin that that is not indented at its origin to form a separate anal fin and is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: color of body pale brown with prominent reticulations on sides, dorsal fin and spine whitish basally; the dorsal-fin spine is slightly shorter than or subequal in height of first dorsal fin, while the pelvic fins somewhat rectangular in shape (not broadly rounded); pelvic claspers of males are mostly pale, divided for the distal 2/3 of their length (Ref. 76967).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 February 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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