A rare marine cartilaginous fish species endemic to the Caribbean waters surrounding Cuba, belonging to the Holocephali class of primitive fish characterized by their unique evolutionary lineage.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deep marine environments, typically found in continental shelf and upper slope regions at depths between 200-600 meters in the Caribbean Sea
Ecological Role
Plays a role in deep-sea ecosystem dynamics as a mid-level predator, contributing to marine food web balance and biodiversity
Morphology
SKIN COATSmooth, scaleless skin with a grey to brownish coloration, lacking traditional fish scales
LIMBS WINGSBroad pectoral fins for precise underwater navigation, single dorsal fin with a venomous spine
HEAD SENSORYProminent electrosensory ampullae of Lorenzini, enabling detection of prey and environmental electrical signals
BODY STRUCTUREElongated, flattened body with a large head, typically measuring 50-80 cm in total length, characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: User Tambja
