Hydrolagus purpurescens (Gilbert, 1905)
Purple chimaera

Family:  Chimaeridae (Shortnose chimaeras or ratfishes)
Max. size: 
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 1150 - 1951 m
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean: Japan and the Hawaiian Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are encased in horny shells (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 September 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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