An extinct species of cartilaginous fish from the Chimaera genus, dating from the Pliocene epoch, characterized by its unique holocephalian morphology
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Likely marine environments of the late Pliocene, primarily in oceanic continental shelf regions with moderate depths
Ecological Role
Potential role in marine food webs as a predatory cartilaginous fish during the late Pliocene period
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth cartilaginous skin with potential protective dermal denticles
- LIMBS WINGS Possessing specialized pectoral fins for marine locomotion
- HEAD SENSORY Likely possessing electroreceptive capabilities and well-developed sensory systems for marine navigation
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated cartilaginous body typical of holocephalian fish, with a robust skeleton and streamlined form
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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