Spearnose chimaera, Straightnose Rabbitfish

Rhinochimaera atlantica Holt & Byrne, 1909

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

Spearnose chimaera, Straightnose Rabbitfish is a fish species recorded in South African waters. Its current IUCN Red List conservation status is Least Concern, with a population trend reported as Stable. This profile is part of EcoAquatic's open conservation dataset for South African aquatic species.

Scientific nameRhinochimaera atlantica
Common nameSpearnose chimaera, Straightnose Rabbitfish
IUCN statusLeastConcern (Least Concern)
Population trendStable
ClassHolocephali
OrderChimaeriformes
FamilyRhinochimaeridae
GenusRhinochimaera
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