A unique marine chimaeroid fish characterized by a distinctive proboscis-like snout, belonging to the Callorhinchidae family, inhabiting temperate waters of the Southern Hemisphere.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Coastal and continental shelf regions of the South Pacific and South Atlantic Oceans, typically at depths between 50-500 meters, preferring sandy or muddy seabeds
Ecological Role
Important predator in marine ecosystems, consuming benthic invertebrates and contributing to marine food web dynamics; potential indicator species for marine ecosystem health
Morphology
SKIN COATSmooth, grayish-brown skin with minimal scales, characteristic of Holocephali class
LIMBS WINGSBroad pectoral fins enabling efficient marine locomotion, no true limbs
HEAD SENSORYProminent proboscis with electroreceptive capabilities for detecting prey in seafloor sediments
BODY STRUCTUREElongated cartilaginous body, approximately 1.2-1.5 meters in total length, weight ranging 10-25 kg
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Tambja
