Dwarf Sicklefin Chimaera vs Pacific longnose chimaera

Neoharriotta carri compared with Neoharriotta pinnata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf Sicklefin Chimaera	Pacific longnose chimaera
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Holocephali (Holocephali)	Holocephali (Holocephali)
Order same	Chimaeriformes (Chimaeriformes)	Chimaeriformes (Chimaeriformes)
Family same	Rhinochimaeridae	Rhinochimaeridae
Genus same	Neoharriotta	Neoharriotta
Species	Neoharriotta carri	Neoharriotta pinnata

Evolutionary Relationship

Dwarf Sicklefin Chimaera and Pacific longnose chimaera share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Neoharriotta.

Conservation Status

Dwarf Sicklefin Chimaera

NT — Near Threatened

Pacific longnose chimaera

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf Sicklefin Chimaera	Pacific longnose chimaera
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dwarf Sicklefin Chimaera

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Pacific longnose chimaera