A rare deep-sea holocephalan fish species endemic to the northeastern Atlantic Ocean, first described in 2011 by marine biologists Luchetti, Iglésias, and Sellos.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deep marine environments, typically at depths between 500-1500 meters, characterized by cold, dark oceanic zones with rocky or sandy substrates in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean.
Ecological Role
Plays a crucial role in deep-sea food webs as a predatory species, helping maintain ecological balance in benthic and lower mesopelagic marine ecosystems.
Morphology
SKIN COATSmooth, pale opalescent skin with translucent to grayish coloration
LIMBS WINGSPectoral fins modified for precise underwater navigation; single dorsal fin with a venomous spine
HEAD SENSORYSpecialized electroreceptive ampullae of Lorenzini for prey detection; large eyes adapted to low-light deep-sea conditions
BODY STRUCTUREElongated cartilaginous body with a tapering tail, typical of chimaera species; total length approximately 50-70 cm
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Diana Catarino, Kirsten Jakobsen, Joachim Jakobsen, Sergio Stefanni
