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Chimaeras are cartilaginous fish in the order Chimaeriformes / k ɪ ˈ m ɛ r ɪ f ɔːr m iː z /, known informally as ghost sharks, rat fish, spookfish, or rabbit fish; the last three names are not to be confused with rattails, Opisthoproctidae, or Siganidae, respectively.
Learn about ghost sharks, also known as chimaeras, the oldest and most mysterious fish in the ocean. Discover their unique features, diet, habitat, predators, conservation status and more.
- Ocean floors, from 200 to 2600 metres deep
- 60-200cms long
- 30 years
Ghost sharks are chimaeras, not sharks, and have only one gill on each side of their body. They live in deep water and have reflective eyes that make them look like ghosts in the dark.
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Chimaeras are cartilaginous fishes related to sharks and rays, but with a single gill opening and a tentaculum on the forehead. Learn about their diversity, distribution, evolution, and edibility from Britannica.
