Image of Harriotta

Description:

Description: DJ thought it was Rhinochimaera atlantica (longnosed ratfish) based on distribution. KS says quick ID is Harriotta raleighana. Several details, including the upturned snout - and a too-short snout - agree with this species - instead of Rhinochimaera.
Item Type: Image
Title: Rhinochimaera Harriotta raleighana (narrownose chimaera) from Gulf of Mexico
Species: Harriotta raleighana
Site: Atlantic -- Gulf of Mexico
Site Description: Seafloor
Depth (m): 1302
Latitude: 27 deg 00' 00" N
Longitude: 90 deg 00' 00" W
Countries: USA -- USA: Gulf of Mexico
Habitat: above soft sediment
Rig: MV Geoholm
ROV: Triton XLS 11
Deposited By: Dr Daniel Jones
Deposited On: 06 August 2013