spotted ratfish
| Scientific name | Hydrolagus colliei |
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| Descriptor | Lay& Bennett |
| Year of description | 1839 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Chimaeridae |
| Genus | Hydrolagus |
Introduction
Hydrolagus colliei, commonly known as spotted ratfish, is a salt water fish from the Océan Pacifique nord-est tempéré froid.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size80 cm
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Maximum size100 cm
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Patternponctuations
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Average size80 cm
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Maximum size100 cm
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Patternponctuations
How to recognize the spotted ratfish ?
The spotted ratfish measures between 80 and 100 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly marron body. The also has blanc ponctuations.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The spotted ratfish is a fish living in a group or alone naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
Although the spotted ratfish is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The spotted ratfish is a fish ovipare.
Risks for humans
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VenomousNo
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BiteYes
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CutYes
This species can attack if it feels threatened. It is important to be particularly vigilant especially during dives or fishing sessions.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature5 - 10 °C
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Depth50 - 1000 m
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FlowSlow
Biotope presentation
The spotted ratfish is most often found at a depth between 50m and 1000m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
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Translation
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Bibliographic references
Reproductive biology of the chimaeroid fish Hydrolagus colliei from the eastern North Pacific Ocean. - D. A. Ebert - P. D. Cowley - L. J. Compagno - Marine Biology - 2008.
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