A rare deep-sea cartilaginous fish species belonging to the Holocephali class, endemic to the northwestern Pacific Ocean waters near Japan and potentially parts of East Asian marine ecosystems.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deep marine environments, typically found at depths between 200-800 meters, preferring continental slope regions with cold, dark oceanic conditions
Ecological Role
Functions as a mid-level predator in deep-sea food webs, contributing to marine ecosystem balance and marine biodiversity maintenance
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth, scaleless skin with potential protective mucus layer, grayish to pale coloration for deep-sea camouflage
- LIMBS WINGS Pectoral fins adapted for deep-sea maneuvering, with specialized wing-like structures for efficient underwater locomotion
- HEAD SENSORY Highly developed electrosensory organs for prey detection, enlarged cranial region with advanced sensory capabilities
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated, streamlined body with cartilaginous skeleton, typical chimaera configuration with large head and tapering posterior region
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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