Fisch · Fish
Shortnose Chimaera
“A smaller relative of the chimaera with a blunt snout and large eyes.”— in-game Bestiary description
Fish stats
Avg. sell value
C$116
C$ / kg
0.154
Weight range
300 kg – 2,520 kg
avg 750 kg
Base XP
110
By average value, Shortnose Chimaera ranks #30 of 69 Uncommon fish with a listed price.
Where and when to catch Shortnose Chimaera
- Location
- Collapsed Ruins
- Preferred bait
- Squid
- Time of day
- Night
- Weather
- Clear
- Season
- Autumn, Winter
Shortnose Chimaera guide
Shortnose Chimaera is a night fish. Look for it at Collapsed Ruins with Squid bait, in Clear weather, and only in Autumn or Winter. The wiki calls it a smaller relative of the chimaera with a blunt snout and large eyes, though "smaller" is relative: the average weight is 750 kg, between 300 kg and 2,520 kg.
That size is the interesting part. Its maximum weight ranks 133 of 663 fish, a solid upper-middle result for an Uncommon. The money is the opposite: C$0.154 per kg gives an average value of C$115.6, which ranks 573 of 742 documented fish. Base XP is 110.
Atlantic Halosaur is the other Uncommon fish found in the same zone, so expect it to show up while you wait for Chimaera conditions.
Verdict: this is a catch for completionists and for anyone already working Collapsed Ruins at night. It is heavy but cheap, so selling it will not move your balance. Bring Squid, wait for a Clear night in a cold season, and keep the XP in mind rather than the coins.
Average value × mutation multiplier
Shortnose Chimaera value with mutations
| Mutation | Multiplier | Estimated value |
|---|---|---|
| Albino | ×1.2 | C$139 |
| Aether | ×15 | C$1,734 |
| Hades' Curse | ×11.1 | C$1,283 |
| Tryhard | ×10 | C$1,156 |
| Plagued | ×10 | C$1,156 |
| Ascended | ×9.9 | C$1,144 |
| Gravitas | ×9.81 | C$1,134 |
Estimate = the wiki's average value × the mutation's listed multiplier. The real price also depends on the weight you land. All mutations
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