A deep-sea holocephalan fish species endemic to the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, characterized by its unique morphological adaptations for deep marine environments.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Eastern Pacific Ocean, primarily found in deep marine environments off the Costa Rican coastline, typically at depths between 300-800 meters
Ecological Role
Plays a crucial role in deep-sea food webs as a predatory cartilaginous fish, contributing to marine ecosystem balance and biodiversity
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth, dark-colored skin with minimal scale coverage, adapted for hydrodynamic efficiency
- LIMBS WINGS Distinctive chimaera pectoral fins with a wing-like structure, enabling precise movement in deep marine environments
- HEAD SENSORY Large electroreceptive sensory system (ampullae of Lorenzini) for detecting prey in low-light deep-sea conditions
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated cartilaginous body with a shark-like appearance, approximately 60-80 cm in total length, streamlined for deep-sea navigation
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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