The Plownose chimaera is a distinctive fish known for its elongated, plow-like snout. It inhabits temperate coastal waters and feeds on benthic invertebrates. Typically reaching lengths of 30-40 inches and weighing up to 15 pounds, it exhibits solitary behavior and is often found near sandy or muddy seabeds, using its snout to search for prey. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Plownose chimaera
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Plownose chimaera
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