Kingdom Animalia Order Chimaeriformes Genus Chimaera Higher classification Chimaera | Phylum Chordata Family Chimaeridae Scientific name Chimaera lignaria Rank Species | |
Similar Cuban chimaera, Jordan's chimaera, Chimaera, Chimaeridae, Striped rabbitfish | ||
The carpenter's chimaera, giant chimaera, or giant purple chimaera (Chimaera lignaria) is a species of fish in the Chimaeridae family found near Australia and New Zealand. Its natural habitat is open seas; it is threatened by habitat loss.
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