Pointynose blue chimaera
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Hydrolagus trolli Didier & Séret, 2002 |
The pointynose blue chimaera or ray Troll's chimaera (Hydrolagus trolli) is a species of fish in the Chimaeridae family. It is found in New Caledonia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Its natural habitat is open seas. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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- Compagno, L.J.V. & Dagit, D.D. 2005. Hydrolagus trolli. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 03 August 2007.