A deep-sea cartilaginous fish species belonging to the Callorhinchidae family, endemic to marine environments with unique morphological adaptations for deep-water survival.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deep oceanic waters, typically between 200-1000 meters depth, predominantly in southern hemisphere marine ecosystems
Ecological Role
Important component of deep-sea food webs, serving as both predator and potential prey in marine ecological networks
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth, scaleless skin with protective mucus layer
- LIMBS WINGS Pectoral fins adapted for precise maneuvering in deep oceanic currents
- HEAD SENSORY Specialized electrosensory organs for detecting prey in low-light deep-sea environments
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated, streamlined cartilaginous body characteristic of chimaera species, approximately 0.6-0.8 meters in total length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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