A marine cartilaginous fish species belonging to the Holocephali class, endemic to specific marine regions with unique morphological characteristics typical of chimaerids.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deep marine environments, typically found in temperate to subtropical oceanic zones, preferring depths between 200-800 meters with rocky or continental shelf substrates.
Ecological Role
Plays a role in deep-sea marine ecosystems as a mid-level predator, contributing to marine food web dynamics and biodiversity in benthic and mesopelagic zones.
Morphology
SKIN COATSmooth, cartilaginous skin with a pale grayish or brownish coloration, providing camouflage in deep marine habitats
LIMBS WINGSPossesses a single dorsal fin with a venomous spine, pectoral fins modified for precise underwater navigation, and a muscular tail for propulsion
HEAD SENSORYProminent electrosensory ampullae of Lorenzini, large eyes adapted to low-light conditions, and specialized sensory apparatus for detecting prey in deep marine environments
BODY STRUCTUREElongated, cartilaginous body with a distinctive rat-like tail, approximately 0.6-1.2 meters in total length, characterized by a soft, scaleless exterior
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: SSR2000
