A rare holocephalan fish species belonging to the Callorhinchidae family, characterized by its cartilaginous skeleton and unique morphological features typical of chimaeras.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deep marine environments, typically found in oceanic continental shelves and slopes, potentially in subtropical to temperate waters of the Southern Hemisphere.
Ecological Role
As a deep-sea cartilaginous fish, plays a role in marine food webs and ecosystem balance, potentially serving as both predator and prey in oceanic ecosystems.
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth, scaleless skin with potential protective mucous layer
- LIMBS WINGS Paired pectoral and pelvic fins adapted for deep-sea locomotion
- HEAD SENSORY Specialized sensory rostral appendage for detecting prey, characteristic of chimaera species
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated, streamlined body with cartilaginous skeleton, typically ranging 30-50 cm in total length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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