A deep-sea cartilaginous fish species belonging to the Chimaeriformes order, native to marine environments in the Pacific Ocean, characterized by its unique prehistoric-like morphology and silvery appearance.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deep marine environments, typically found at depths between 200-1,500 meters, predominantly in temperate and subtropical Pacific Ocean regions near Japan and surrounding oceanic zones.
Ecological Role
Plays a crucial role in deep-sea ecosystem balance as a mid-level predator, contributing to marine food web dynamics and serving as an indicator species for deep-sea ecological health.
Morphology
SKIN COATSmooth, scale-less skin with silvery-gray pigmentation providing camouflage in deep marine zones
LIMBS WINGSBroad pectoral fins for efficient deep-sea navigation, specialized for low-energy movement in high-pressure environments
HEAD SENSORYLarge electrosensory ampullae of Lorenzini, enabling precise prey detection in dark deep-sea environments
BODY STRUCTUREElongated cartilaginous body, approximately 60-80 cm in total length, with a distinctive chimaera-typical ghost-like silvery coloration
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Heming Zhang
