Neoharriotta pumila Didier & Stehmann, 1996

Family:  Rhinochimaeridae (Longnose chimaeras)
Max. size:  72.8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 380 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: slope waters off Somalia and Socotra Island.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are encased in horny shells (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 February 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Also Ref. 26786.


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