Description

Also known as Caribbean Chimaera, Caribbean Ghost Shark, Cuban Chimaera, Cuban Ratfish, Elephantfish, Ghost Shark.

Found singly in very deep waters. Their Dorsal spine has a venomous gland.
They feed on small fish and benthic invertebrates.
Length - 75cm
Depth - 180-900m
Widespread Western Central Atlantic

Found worldwide in tropical to temperate waters of the oceans, living close to the bottom of the continental shelf. Usually caught as a by-catch in deep water trawling. Ref: https://www.fishbase.in/summary/Chimaera-cubana.html