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Jaekeli's Chimaera

Jaekeli's Chimaera

Acanthorhina jaekeli

A rare deep-sea cartilaginous fish species belonging to the Myriacanthidae family, endemic to prehistoric marine environments during the early Cenozoic era.

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Jaekeli's Chimaera
Jaekeli's Chimaera
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Deep marine environments, likely continental shelf and submarine slope regions at depths between 100-500 meters

Ecological Role

Potential role in marine food web dynamics as a mid-level predator in prehistoric oceanic ecosystems

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Smooth cartilaginous dermis with potential protective dermal denticles
  • LIMBS WINGS Pectoral fins adapted for precise underwater maneuvering, characteristic of chimaera species
  • HEAD SENSORY Likely possessing electrosensory capabilities and enhanced lateral line system for deep-sea navigation
  • BODY STRUCTURE Elongated chimaerid body with robust cartilaginous skeleton, approximately 0.5-0.8 meters in total length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Chimäridenreste aus dem oberen Lias von Holzmaden. Jahreshefte des Vereins für vaterländische Naturkunde in Württemberg, 66: 55–63
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