A rare holocephalan marine cartilaginous fish species belonging to the Edaphodontidae family, characterized by its unique evolutionary lineage and prehistoric origins.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deep marine environments, typically inhabiting continental shelves and upper continental slope regions at depths between 100-800 meters, predominantly in temperate and subtropical oceanic zones.
Ecological Role
Plays a critical role in deep-sea ecosystem food webs as a mid-level predator, contributing to marine biodiversity and serving as an indicator species for oceanic environmental health.
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth, scale-less skin with a mucus layer providing hydrodynamic efficiency and protection against marine pathogens
- LIMBS WINGS Possesses distinctive wing-like pectoral fins and a heterocercal tail, enabling precise maneuverability in deep marine habitats
- HEAD SENSORY Highly developed electroreceptive sensory system with ampullae of Lorenzini, enabling precise prey detection in low-light marine environments
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated cartilaginous body with a flattened head, typically measuring 50-80 cm in total length, featuring a robust skeletal structure adapted to deep-sea pressures
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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