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Rhinochimaeridae (Longnose chimaeras)
Etymology: Neoharriotta: neo-, from neos (Gr.), new, i.e., a new genus related to Harriotta (See ETYFish); pumila: Latin for dwarf, referring to its small size at maturity, “making it an apparent dwarf among chimaeroids” (See ETYFish).
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 380 m (Ref. 58018). Deep-water
Western Indian Ocean: slope waters off Somalia and Socotra Island.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 72.8 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 26786)
Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are encased in horny shells (Ref. 205).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Didier, D.A. and M. Stehmann, 1996. Neoharriotta pumila, a new species of longnose chimaera from the northwestern Indian Ocean (Pisces, Holocephali, Rhinochimaeridae). Copeia 1996(4):955-965. (Ref. 26786)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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