Species guide
How to catch Pacific longnose chimaera
Harriotta raleighana
saltwaterRhinochimaeridae
The Pacific longnose chimaera is a deep-sea fish with an elongated body, known for its distinctive bent nose. It inhabits cold, deep waters along continental slopes and abyssal zones. This species feeds primarily on infauna and occasionally preys on pelagic organisms.
Where they live
Found in cold, deep saltwater environments along continental slopes and abyssal plains, from 200 to 3100 meters deep across the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans near North America.
Typical size
Up to about 120 cm
What they eat
- amphipods
- crustaceans
- shellfish
- polychaete worms
Best baits
- shrimp
- clam
- crab pieces
- small squid
Best lures
- soft plastic bottom rigs
- jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- deep sea jigging
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