Chimaera buccaginella is a bathydemersal chimaera found in the Southwestern Indian Ocean.

Description

The species has a light tan-colored and stocky body, a short trunk, a very straight spine, and non-deciduous skin. The maximum total length of this species is around 86 cm (34 in) for males and 76.5 cm (30.1 in) for females.

Habitat and distribution

This chimaera possibly inhabits depths of 495–960 m (1,624–3,150 ft).