A deep-sea holocephalan fish species characterized by unique cartilaginous anatomy, endemic to southwestern Pacific Ocean regions. First scientifically described by Didier in 2002.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deep marine environments, typically inhabiting continental slopes and oceanic depths between 500-1500 meters, with preference for cold, dark submarine ecosystems
Ecological Role
Plays a critical role in deep-sea food webs as a predatory species, contributing to marine ecosystem balance and biodiversity in submarine environments
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth, scaleless dermis with cartilaginous dermal denticles providing hydrodynamic efficiency
- LIMBS WINGS Presence of pectoral fins with characteristic chimaera wing-like configuration, enabling precise maneuverability in deep marine environments
- HEAD SENSORY Highly developed electrosensory organs (ampullae of Lorenzini), enabling precise prey detection in low-visibility deep-sea conditions
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated cartilaginous body, approximately 1-1.5 meters in total length, with a distinctive chimaera body plan featuring a large head and tapering posterior
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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